When the polio vaccine was declared safe and effective, the news was met with jubilant celebration. Church bells rang across the nation, and factories blew their whistles. “Polio routed!” newspaper headlines exclaimed. “An historic victory,” “monumental,” “sensational,” newscasters declared. People … Continue reading →

Word has come that Texas, home for PIE 2021, has opened its restaurants, businesses, and convention centers, much like Florida, South Dakota, Arizona, Mississippi, and Georgia.  It joins about 10 other states removing mask requirements. I expect more news like … Continue reading →