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Eric Scheske

Military Economics

In 1944, American GI's complained about the high prices charged by French prostitutes. In an official brochure issued by the U.S. Army, 112 Gripes about the French, the Army responded: "the prices are the result of supply and demand. The prices in question are in direct

Friday

Not sure I see the big deal: "Oscar the cat seems to have an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die . . . [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,290840,00.html]". If you put me in a Kennedy mansion, I'd have

Light Eudemon

Late meeting last night, no blogging today. I did, however, run across this interesting article about England's unkind review of its favorite sons, the Beatles, back in 1967. [http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/20070723/D8QICGPO0.html] > "Have we nothing better to offer? Surely this isn'

The Wednesday Eudemon

I know nothing about this, and I'm painfully aware that I might be furthering some sort of hoax, a scam, or (horror of horrors) stupidity, but I feel compelled to at least mention it:"Pro-Life Breakthrough [http://www.prolifebreakthrough.com/]." I offer the link "

Tuesday Miscellany

I got excited, then quickly dejected: Family-friendly sports cars [http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/070628/28famsportscars.intro.htm] . Finally, a cool-looking vehicle for my seven children and wife. No such luck. They all max out at two children. Obvious case of discrimination, but I'm

Monday Inanity

The Armaggedon of Inanity is upon us: Rock Paper Scissors has become a competitive sport, likeTexas Hold 'Em Tournaments, Text-Messaging Championships, and Speed Toilet Wiping (it's coming, I'm sure). People, like this writer [http://www.utne.com/issues/2007_142/features/12605-1.html]

Something for Sunday Morning

"Riches are not forbidden, but the pride of them is." St. John Chrysostom

The Weekend Eudemon

Baseball last night, baseball today, maybe baseball tomorrow. The good thing is, the games are being held in a heavily-Catholic town just twelve miles down the road that is also holding its annual Polish festival. I'll probably be able to sneak in a confession and six cheese

Light Again

As warned, blogging continues to be light. I don't even have time for my favorite feature: Brews You Can Use. Late night, deadline, a pro bono client, little league baseball tournament. The list goes on. If time permits, I'll log something later today, but for now,

The Light Eudemon

I prepare for morning golf. I'm a bit tired, but not remotely hungover. My wife thought she broke her foot yesterday evening, so I had to cut-off my beer drinking to take her to the hospital for x-rays. She didn't break it, but the