The Virtues of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter

Americans have had the book’s release date marked on their calendars for months. It’s Amazon’s top seller. When it’s finally available, many of us will rush to stores to purchase a copy, then fight over who gets to read it first … with...

Random Thoughts for June 2003

Random thoughts on the passing scene: If there was affirmative action in golf, nobody would give Tiger Woods half the credit he gets — and deserves. Would you prefer to have a “compulsory” health care system imposed on you and your doctor or to have...

Overwhelmed By Lack of Confidence

Q: I know people who do more than I do yet don’t seem to get overwhelmed. I feel overwhelmed most of the time, yet I do less than these people. What’s my problem? A: It’s not how much you do; it’s how you view what you do that determines your...

Last Minute Gifts for Dads Who Read Books

If the latest gadget or a pair of socks isn’t likely to tickle your Father’s fancy, a classic book may be perfect for Dad on Father’s Day. As Mark Twain once said: “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who...

Is This The America We Want

Oreo cookies should be banned from sale to children in California. That’s according to Stephen Joseph, who filed a lawsuit against Nabisco last month in California’s Marin County Superior Court. Oreo cookies contain trans fat, an ingredient that makes the...