Today's Boston Globe articles

1. Social Epidemiology: In Lawrence, grocery stores are only one piece of the obesity puzzle

Having healthy foods accessible certainly helps to reduce inner city obesity, but as the article points out, ingrained cultural habits are difficult to break.

2. Memorials: King Memorial celebrates a leader, not just a symbol

This memorial is long overdue; Dr. King deserves his place among the greatest Americans. Dr. King will always be a beacon for our country's still unfinished struggle for equality.

3. Politics and Religion: The politics of the Saints

I'm glad to see Mormons are well-accepted now in American life, and two Mormons are seeking America's highest office. I still feel their religion will play too much of a role in the upcoming primaries.

4. Employees: Helping workers live healthy lifestyle

Companies are doing a good thing for their workers and themselves. I wonder if the wellness programs are still primarily motivated by the need to wean off health care costs and maintain productivity with trimmed workforces.

5. Apple and Innovation: In Boston, the keynote to Apple’s turnaround

Let us remember that moments like this often end up defining a company's future growth. I'm curious to learn more about Steve Jobs and how he made Apple so successful.

6. Education and Religion: Battered by nationwide criticism, why is Wellesley standing by its religion curriculum?

I'm split on this; my gut instinct tells me this program, especially its mandatory nature, violates the Establishment Clause. But reading the article leads me to praise the program and its importance to teach students about our diverse religious landscape.

7. Economic Theory: The I-word

Inflation may work and the Fed should not shy away from it just because it is politically unpopular. To revive the economy, unconventional tactics are needed (see Keynes in 1930s).

8. Boston: What’s tried and true around Boston

I agree: what's great about Boston is that the old can remain fresh. I've been to Mount Auburn and Union Oyster, and few others anywhere else can compare.

Greetings again from Boston, and Irene goodnight.