1974

Since there's not too much to write about this month, I'll keep it brief. DOES ANYONE ACTUALLY READ THIS COLUMN?? Where is everyone? Sorry about my sudden loss of control. The only news item I've got is about the ubiquitous Charlie Bass, who is no doubt caught up in the heat of the N.H. primary. Having just completed an extensive study of various state activities myself regarding health-care reform, I can honestly say that understanding Medicaid and the myriad issues behind its restructuring is daunting. It's impossible to imagine even attempting to understand other issues in this much depth.

All I'm left with are some words of wisdom and inspiration from David Grayson:

"Happiness is a rebound from hard work. One of the follies of man is to assume that he can enjoy mere emotion. As well try to eat beauty. Happiness must be tricked. She loves to see men work. She loves sweat, weariness, self sacrifice. She will not be found in the palaces, but lurking in cornfields and factories, and hovering over littered desks. She crowns the unconscious head of the busy child."

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