Author Archives: Naomi

“Ou est la toilette?”

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Naomi

I studied French for a few years but find it hard to believe. I understand almost nothing and have not much of a vocabulary. However, there are two useful phrases I absorbed for voyages to France. “Pouvez-vous diviser en deux?” … Continue reading →

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Who is leaving the US for Canada?

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Naomi

Surprise! From Harper’s Weekly Review: Canadians saw a 38.5 percent increase in confirmed tick reports as more species migrate from the United States. “At some point during the day, you’re going to be naked,” instructed a Canadian researcher on tick checks. … Continue reading →

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“What the world needs now, is…”

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Naomi

Lawyers. Very very smart lawyers. Very very smart lawyers in Congress because, you know, it’s legislators who write the laws to advance policies and seal up holes in our foundation, and the people who know how to do that are … Continue reading →

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