Signs of the Times

I found a list of the best slogans seen at a recent NYC peace rally, and also a slideshow of some of the best posters (a couple are shown below; the photo above … Read more

Swedish Apple Cake

Sheryl’s mom, Laurina, was famous for her Swedish Apple Cake, which she brought to virtually every big family gathering. She got the recipe from Sheryl’s Aunt Harriet, and now custody has passed to … Read more

Make Love, Not War

Lysistrata, a Greek comedy written over 2000 years ago, is assuming a modern relevance which culminates on March 3rd, 2003. That’s the day when over 600 groups will perform public readings of the … Read more

Around the World with Mike Pugh

Vagabonding.com chronicles the solo, one year, round-the-world journey of Mike Pugh, an optimist from Chicago, USA. As of this writing, Mike has been on the road for 143 days and is visiting Varanasi, … Read more

They’re at it Again!

We’ve all heard that “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom“*. In light of the current assault on our constitution, truer words were never spoken! After the TIA (Total Information Awareness) proposal (which … Read more

Grated Potato Pancakes

I originally downloaded this recipe from the SOAR web site almost 6 years ago. I’ve modified it a bit over the years, and the pancakes are always a hit! I made a batch … Read more