So, I’m reading an article about Medicare Advantage plans in a credible magazine.  (Why in the world am I reading this?  The article caught my eye because I have a Medicare Supplement plan, but my ex-employer has been pushing their Medicare Advantage plan to their retirees. ...

What Are the Best Countries of 2024? Caveats:  1st, the rankings are based on a public opinion poll (17,000 people from 36 countries).  2nd, “best” is in the eye of the beholder.  But the criteria and their weightings are transparent and, from my perspective,...

I “drank the Kool-Aid” on how open primaries &/or ranked choice voting can make things better.  So, I’ve been investing some time in trying to get this voting reform implemented in Maryland. Some background.  There are 4 million voters in Maryland.  Almost 1...

  Baltimore City has a six public markets.  Think of them as indoor farmers’ markets with permanent vendors, mainly but not exclusively, food stands.    The iconic place. The crown jewel and largest is Lexington Market.  It has been in operation since 1782!   A wonderful new building...