A Fine Wine or a Child’s Life?

That’s the question posed by Princeton ethicist Peter Singer in his new book.  Here’s Easterly’s review. My thoughts?  That would need a longer and more reasoned discussion. Let’s just say…

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Yet More on a Farmhouse Garden

Thanks to everyone who commented. I was somewhat surprised at the unanimous judgement that running a decent vegetable garden is a lot of effort and doesn’t even yield free food.…

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What’s the School Lunch Supposed to Do? A Different Model

Several readers have commented on American school lunches in recent weeks.  Never having had direct experience of this iconic daily event, I must admit that it scares me a little. …

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