I’ve made peace with the fact that I’m probably not going to be a multimillionaire. Oh, I still hold out the hope that somehow I’ll figure out a way to get $10,000 for a dinner speech, or otherwise find my way to piles of money for just being myself. But realistically, it wasn’t a big … Read more
I hereby declare the era of the ridiculous hamburger as satirical commentary on American excess and consumerism over. Of course, fast food places have never been strongholds of dietary prudence. Burgers like the Whopper, the Quarter Pounder, and the Wendy’s Triple with Cheese have been around for decades. Then Hardee’s came along with the Thickburger, … Read more
I have consumed at least 700 mg of caffeine daily nearly all of my adult life, with occasional excursions beyond 1,000. Typical day for me is two cups of coffee and at least eight diet soft drinks. A heavy day might be three and ten. After considering its potential contribution to irritability, as well as … Read more