Gail Collins's Blog, page 108

A Tale of Two Turkeys

Turkey-pardoning is supposed to be a long-running tradition, but it officially only goes back to George (the Good One) Bush.

Putting the Fond in Farewell

By announcing that her show's 25th season will be her last, Oprah Winfrey provided a useful tip in navigating life: Quit while you're ahead.

The Breast Brouhaha

Describing the last 10 years as the Terror Era sounds too much like a downer. How about the Decade of Medical Backtracking?

Once Again, Into the Apocalypse

A lot of people are worrying about the world coming to an end in 2012, and a raft of books, websites and movies are tackling the subject.

Take a Deep Breath

Right now we citizens have quite a lot on our plate and there is no reason to go completely crazy about the least little thing.

Weekend Sports Lineup

If the House health care vote happens this weekend, perhaps you will want to flip back and forth between the football games.

Hark! The Voters Speak!

Endorsements don't work if they're oblique and half-hearted as if they had been sent via Candygram.

The Eye of the Beholder

In New Jersey's gubernatorial race, a candidate's weight is now an issue. As Americans keep getting fatter, who will be qualified to run for office?

The Lion King in Winter

If his colleagues want Charles Rangel to step down as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he certainly won't go without a push.

All You Have to Do Is Dream

As a nation we seem to be overstocked on dreams involving fame and fortune, particularly the ones that come untethered to any plans for actual achievement.