Blog Posts by Alf Gordon http://www.ProBlogs.com/midlife-cry-sis en-us I believe introductions are in order http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3382" This is my first blog entry. Not so unusual, since this is my first blog. So I thought I'd introduce myself and let you know what you can expect if you read my blog. I've reached that point... Taking Time to Reach for the Stars http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3383" I just let our dogs out for their final "potty stop" before bedtime. While I waited for them to do their business, I took a look up at the night sky. We've recently moved into our own home and I... Acting White or Acting Black? http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3403" It's finally happened. The pressure of being a public figure under constant scrutiny has driven Jesse Jackson over the edge. The good Reverend has accused Democratic presidential hopeful Barack... Little Green Men and Parental Responsibility http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3404" Driving home through my neighborhood the other day, I came this close to hitting a pedestrian...well, it looked like a pedestrian...I mean, it was pedestrian-shaped. Actually it was a plastic sign... The Death Penalty: Is Lethal Injection "Cruel and Unusual Punishment"? http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3424" It's time for the Supreme Court to review the legality of the death penalty yet again. This time, it has to do with whether using lethal injection violates the 8th Amendment. Two Kentucky death... Haunted Houses for Adults: Children Shouldn't Play with These Dead Things http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3443" With October upon us, many people start thinking about Halloween. It's time to get that cool new costume, buy candy for the trick-or-treaters, and of course head out to the local haunted house for... Things We Can Do Without: In the Public Restroom http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3464" In our accessory-obsessed society, it seems there's nothing too outrageous that people won't purchase to ensure they're being pampered at a level to which they've grown accustomed. However, when... Get the Lead Out: Safe Toys, Unsafe Water? http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3480" The news media has been screaming for weeks now about the issue with items manufactured in China containing unhealthy amounts of lead. These items have been pulled from store shelves and retailers... Things We Can Do Without: In the Automobile http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3483" Thanks to modern technology, our automobiles are getting more intelligent, more comfortable, and more fuel-efficient. We have GPS systems, individually warmed and cooled seats, mutiple DVD players... An Inconvenient Truth - For Whom? http://www.ProBlogs.com/Post3500" Nobel Peace Prize-winner Al Gore has it all figured out. The earth is heating up, and it's all mankind's doing. Scientists around the world agree with him and present their facts to a world...