What Kind of Country Do We Become When We Set Out to See How Much Misery We Can Inflict?

Today in the New York Times, you can read the following editorial.  I think they’ve done away with TimesSelect, but if not, let me quote to you the relevant parts:
The federal government’s abandonment of comprehensive reform has been matched by unprecedented crackdowns at the state and local level. Lawmakers this year have introduced more than [...]

Thoughts On Peeing In Front of Y’all

I’m completely convinced that those p-mates would be extremely handy to have on camping trips or day hikes.  They’re easy to use and work as advertised.
I found peeing standing up to be very weird.  It’s really something how much you have ingrained into you that you don’t pee until your butt is on the toilet.  [...]

Asparagus

Folks, I am totally craving some grilled asparagus.  Mmm.