The SticklerMusicMusic has mattered since time immemorial. According to J.R. McNeill and William H. McNeill’s “The Human Web” song and dance “arouse a warm…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
The SticklerAlcohol: the Good, the Bad and the UglyAcknowledgement is made to Michael Pollan’s informative essays. I also thank my daughter, Ali Klein, for her invaluable encouragement and…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
The SticklerWord GamesWords are indispensable and can also be a basis for amusing games, which, in turn, could also have educational value for young students…Dec 18, 2020Dec 18, 2020
The SticklerInventionsI have invented a few things. When one thinks of inventions, one thinks of patenting. In “The Art of Invention” by Steven J. Paley…Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
The SticklerObesityAs everyone knows, we are in the midst of an epidemic of obesity and, related to that, of type 2 diabetes. We have a good idea of the…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
The SticklerControversial Responses to Opioid AddictionMedication-assisted treatment (MAT)Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
The SticklerDaylight Saving TimeWhat about Daylight Saving Time? What good is it? We have it for about 8 months andNov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
The SticklerStatuesYesterday’s heroes are today’s villains, which leaves us with the problem of their statues. Think Christopher Columbus, Junipero Serra…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
The SticklerThe Stickler: Occasional critical comments on English usage, etc.As the Stickler, I will hereby endeavor to live up to the name by addressing the common and time-honored use of the word “they” as a…Nov 16, 20201Nov 16, 20201
