Monthly Archives: September 2015

Racism in Advertising

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Roger Walck

In the past year, TV advertisements show more social mixing of races than I see in my own distorted little world. If several 30-something guys are shown partying around a TV football game, some will be black, guaranteed. If several … Continue reading →

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The Pope Leaves Philadelphia

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Roger Walck

As a non-Catholic I call him Uncle Frank, no disrespect intended. On the contrary, when I was growing up, I addressed special family friends as “Aunt” or Uncle,” but only a select few who were very special. The pope’s visit … Continue reading →

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Attractive Women

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Roger Walck

It’s all about having babies.  When we say a woman is attractive, we are not talking about her intellect or her social consciousness.  We mean, plain-and-simple, she displays the ability—and desire—to have babies, that she appears as if she would … Continue reading →

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The Pope Comes to Philadelphia

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Roger Walck

Everyone in Philadelphia knows the pope is coming. Anyone who has ever been to Philadelphia knows the pope is coming. Anyone who even thinks they might someday be in Philadelphia knows the pope is coming. Philadelphia’s City Hall has assured … Continue reading →

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Understanding Fantasy Football

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Roger Walck

“Fantasy Football Turns Into a Nightmare,” by Jason Gay. The Wall Street Journal, 9/17/2015. The popularity of Fantasy Football seems to have exploded this year, and TV ads for their sites have pretty much replaced beer ads during timeouts. Professional … Continue reading →

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Costco Hearing Aids

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Roger Walck

Back on March 8, 2008, I wrote about getting my first hearing aids, and why I chose to get them at Costco, which then was an unusual source. Only a handful of manufacturers make hearing aids, so those sold by … Continue reading →

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The Not So Funny Photo

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Roger Walck

I debated about including this photo in the previous posting, but went with it because it fit the subject, and I do not really know its circumstances. For a long time I thought it was just a funny photo I … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Heavier Woman

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Roger Walck

My sister was thin, and, growing up, had what was called a “nervous stomach.” Faced with any of life’s problems, her first reaction was to throw up and deal with the problem later. My recollection of family trips is of … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Traveled

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Roger Walck

“The Road Not Taken” by David Orr. The Wall Street Journal, 9/5/2015. We all remember reading in high school Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Less Traveled.”  Or maybe we don’t. He never wrote a poem with that title. He did … Continue reading →

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Animal Guilt and Shame

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Roger Walck

I recently saw a click-bait piece on the Internet that claimed animals do not share the two common human emotions of guilt and shame. I agree with that because animals are not aware of their own existence, as are humans … Continue reading →

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