This week, the New York Times ran an article highlighting the hypocrisy of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA): While warning about the dangers of saturated fat, the USDA is actually working to encourage Americans to eat more cheese. Cheese is extremely high in saturated fat and there very are few people in this country…
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Toy Day is Over
On the surface, “Toy Day” sounds like a sweet concept. Twice a week, the kids get to bring a toy from home to share with their class. No weapons, no monstrosities (I had to veto a pop-up Thomas the Train playhouse this morning). Other than that, the rules are pretty open. G, for his part,…
Oh, Jim Gaffigan, I Love You
First time I saw him perform, I admit it. I hated him. But now? OMFG. He might be the funniest man alive. (Don’t worry, the Ex holds no false ideas that he’s funny. Nor does he read this blog.) Anyway, my favorite Gaffigan commentary of all time (and, no, it’s NOT “Hooooooooootttttt pockets!”) has to…
