Where George and I Agree

I realized today for the first time that I do not carry cash. It was made uncomfortably evident when I went to the grocery store and encountered the Salvation Army bell ringer outside. I was only armed with a debit card  [more...]

Congratulations on your purchase of Gene Cowan. Please take a moment to read the documentation carefully to ensure satisfaction. You should be aware of the following limitations: Gene cannot cook fried eggs properly  [more...]

Last year — yes, it’s been almost a year — when I bought my house in California, I was struck by the absence of autumn. The leaves were still on the trees well into December, the days were warm and  [more...]