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Yesterday I became a human pincushion. It began at Quest Laboratory where I was poked twice – the first poke did not result in finding a vein so the technician had to try again. That…

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This from Al Jazeera, my very favourite free and impartial network. “Observers of US elections often talk of an “October Surprise” – the unexpected event or revelation that reshapes the campaign in its final days.But…

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I am forced to retract a statement made previously. Retract is to take back, withdraw, unsay, recant, disown, disavow, disclaim, abjure, repudiate, renounce, reverse, revoke, rescind, annul, cancel, go back on, backtrack on, do a…

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This from the Internet – the font of all knowledge. “A recent study was conducted revealing some Only half of Americans think Israel is an ally of the United States, and that number drops to…

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I have enjoyed good health throughout my 77 years. I am most thankful for my excellent health but I also take good care of myself, getting regular check ups and following doctor’s orders. I had…

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I do admit that yesterday I promised NOT to be an expert on the Middle East. However, it is tax time, a dreadful experience to say the least, even with the most competent tax advisor…

Relinquishing My Status as Middle East Expert: An Extremely Bad Day But Restoration Using a Hot Water Bottle and Pet Bunny; Definition of My New Name With Possible Change of Last Name; An Unlikely Fourth Marriage; A Treasure Found, a Photograph of Ishi, My Beloved Cat; StewIn Your Own Juice, Wake Up And Smell the Coffee Defined

The world will be grateful to know that I am relinquishing my status as being a Middle East expert and leaving them to stew in their own juices (so to speak). Two meanings of that…