Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Goofus Returns
I stumbled upon this post from years ago, and I just had to offer it up again, particularly since so many new people are herIe. So, in the spirit of the Sunday morning comics…….
As a little kid, one of my simple pleasures was Highlights magazine. Most of you probably remember this, since it was a staple at most pediatric and dental offices. The part I liked the most, of course, was Goofus and Gallant. I was a really good kid, but I guess I had a prurient curiosity about what a nasty, selfish, and rude kid like Goofus would be up to. Whether he is demanding to be fed….….
FOMC Drinking Game
For the press conference. You’re welcome.
Torched
Yikes. It’s pretty clear already that the Tokyo Olympics is going to be pretty much a train wreck, particularly since – – – well — no spectators. It sort of takes the thrill away, wouldn’t you say? And yet its the most expensive in history. Something tells me some serious red ink is forthcoming.
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