Cooking the NYTimes and Other Assorted Retirement Activities

  The Sundial Chair This is my beloved backyard chair. The chair itself is at least ten years old, and from best as I can tell, such mesh, four position loungers are not to be found at either big box or small establishments that sell backyard furniture.  If I remember correctly--always a stretch--I bought a couple of these to contribute to the outdoor seating at my former son-in-law's cabin.  The cabin was sold before his and Molly's marriage ended; the chairs must have come home with them; she must have claimed them in the dissolution of their household goods. I'm awfully glad she did. A couple years ago, I earnestly looked to replace this chair and its now less sturdy mate.  Being the frugal daughter of a frugal father (who owned frayed, web meshed lawn chairs for years because they were still serviceable), I was appalled by the prices of decidedly nicer backyard lounge chairs.  These are slatted, many made of teak and bamboo to stand up to the elements. ...

God may have made a mistake when it comes to procreation. Granted, who am I to postulate that the Almighty could have used a second thought or two when deciding that all acts of unprotected intercourse in the human species are intended to lead to procreation.  The dice are rolled when intercourse without protection takes place, but, and here's where God might have considered the consequences before pushing the button, only women end up with snake eyes. According to an article in the New York Times, the new Texas (vigilante) law: bars abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually about six weeks of pregnancy. does not make exception for cases of rape or incest   deputizes private citizens to sue anyone who performs an abortion, or "aids and abets" a procedure.  Plaintiffs who have no connection to the patient or clinic may sue and recover legal fees, as well as $10,000 if they win. Can you say bounty?   I cannot be convinced this is what God intended when ...