Michael Simms: Voter Intimidation — How it works
Donald Trump has claimed that a win by Hillary Clinton would be proof of a rigged election, and he’s calling on his supporters to fight voter fraud with voter intimidation. … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Coca Cola is great as a cleaning fluid — Just don’t put it in your body
I’d like to buy the world a coke. Um, I don’t think so. Coca Cola does terrible things to your body. Medical experts tell us that soft drinks are major … Continue reading
The Vegan Kitchen: Mediterranean Black Rice Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Legend tells us that black rice, believed to increase longevity, was once eaten exclusively by the Emperors of China, and it is still treasured for its roasted nutty taste, soft … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Evening in the Adirondacks
Always it will be late summer in your mind: Birches give off a full and dark light With a motion you know will abide and return Every evening. You are … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Four Songs from the Sioux
Behold This is a ceremonial song of the Sioux Sun dance, the three verses being sung by a leader in the ceremony. Where holy you behold in the place where … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Why Gardening is Good for Us
Last year, Eva and I hired a contractor to remove the asphalt from our backyard which for years had been used as a woodlot and a basketball court. The soil … Continue reading
The Vegan Kitchen: Eight Tropical Fruits We Should Eat More Of
One of the great joys of summer is eating fruit. In the northern latitudes, berries, peaches, apricots, and melons ripen in the warm sun, and we can buy them at … Continue reading
Michael Simms: The Apothecary in the Back Yard
In our garden of blueberry, elderberry, rose, zinnia, sage, oregano, and tomato, Eva and I have decided to reserve a corner that will be left untended. This plot will be … Continue reading
The Vegan Kitchen: Curried Cauliflower, Peas, and Potatoes
Our version of this curry, a favorite combination of vegetables in India, unites cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, mustard, cinnamon, and cayenne. Fresh cilantro provides an herbal note. Serve the curry … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Potluck Soup
When we were college students in Dallas in the 1970’s, my friends and I lived off college loans, the GI bill, and handouts from our parents. We were broke. So … Continue reading
Michael Simms: The Future of the Democratic Party
Last night I attended the launch of the new Pittsburgh headquarters of the Bernie Sanders campaign. Pennsylvania has a large number of delegates, and the state helped elect Obama twice, … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Why Donald Trump?
Liberals and leftists in America consistently underestimate the political savvy of the leaders on the right. We forget that presidential elections are not decided by reasoned debate in which important … Continue reading
The Vegan Kitchen: Hearty Lentil Soup with Greens
Cooking for a group of people on restricted diets: Legumes cooked with fresh greens are a traditional favorite that has versions in every culture. Commonly referred to as “beans and … Continue reading
Michael Simms: Why I support Bernie Sanders for President
America is in crisis. We have 662 overseas bases in 150 foreign countries, we are engaged in military attacks on another 135 countries, and yet we feel less safe than ever before. … Continue reading
