Why there is a shortage of Dijon mustard in France First, find the seeds The Economist – August 9, 2022 For the past few months, France has been gripped by the mystery of the Dijon mustard shortage. The sharp pale-yellow condiment, a French household staple, has all but disappeared from the country’s supermarket shelves. When … Continue reading Can’t Cut It: The French Mustard Crisis in France
My sources are tireless . . . . Imagine the Feds this past Monday morning, search warrant in a back pocket, sweating in their suits and ties, but with rubber gloves up to the elbows, hands thrust deep in each of the Mar’s 477 (gold-plated?) toilets, searching fearlessly, searching relentlessly, thanking god no selfies were … Continue reading The first Time, this was a Spoof. This Second Time, It Could Be a Preview . . .
Washington Post: In viral ad, doctor calls Texas governor to get permission for abortion María Paúl – July 28, 2022 A new political ad targeting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) starts with a scene that could unfold in any hospital across the country — a doctor delivering gutting news to an expectant couple: “Your baby has … Continue reading New “MAGA” ad (Mothers Against Greg Abbott) Goes Viral in Texas Guv Race
The Guardian From: Why are the younger Trumps so awful? Did you hear the speeches at Ivana’s funeral? By Arwa Mahdawi — 26 July 2022 It is hard to feel sorry for extremely awful, obscenely rich people – particularly in the middle of a cost of living crisis – but I found myself feeling weirdly … Continue reading Can’t Look Away: Ivana Sleeps With The Sharks—Scenes from Her Funeral
Playing the Lottery Winter 1969, Boston. I was driving a cab at night, while attending Harvard Divinity School. I had run through some scholarship and loan money, and needed cash; Christmas and all that. But I also thought it would be a “good experience” for a wannabe writer. When I turned my cab onto St. … Continue reading Another Quaker Holiday Story: Playing the Lottery