Commenter Geoffrey Britain reminded me of this fabulous scene from Danny Kaye’s “The Court Jester.” I saw the film in a movie theater as a child. In those days, you could pay for a matinee (25 cents, if memory serves) … Continue reading →
Venezuela continues its freefall: The courts? Closed most days. The bureau to start a business? Same thing. The public defender’s office? That’s been converted into a food bank for government employees. Step by step, Venezuela has been shutting down… Many … Continue reading →
This post is not about Donald Trump. It’s about coverage of Donald Trump. Remember last summer, when his candidacy was new? Pundits, bloggers, and commenters kept using the phrase “Trump sucks all the air out of the room” to express … Continue reading →
Pledge week is over. I am deeply grateful for every penny that was donated. So thank you all, very very much. Of course, even if my official solicitations have ended for now, you can contribute any time the spirit moves … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I have previously written at length on the subject of the phenomenon of transgenderism, but I think it’s time for a recap of that post, plus some added photos.] Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner refers to his/her state as “the new normal,” … Continue reading →
It’s no secret how highly I think of the late and very great ballet dancer Violette Verdy (here’s a list of my previous posts). She was exceptional. I hadn’t seen this video before. It’s a production of Balanchine’s “Liebeslieder Waltzer” … Continue reading →
Until the Indiana primary revealed that the GOP nominee in 2016 would be Donald Trump, I fought that prospect tooth and nail. I did what I could to write about his flaws, and why I saw so many of the … Continue reading →
Here is a terribly sad story: An Appalachian Trail hiker whose remains were discovered last year survived at least 26 days after getting lost, kept a journal of her ordeal and ultimately resigned herself to the idea she was going … Continue reading →
If you’re like me, you keep getting spam emails with enticing come-ons like “Would you like to know the four subtle warning signs that you’re near death from [fill in the blank]?” Or, “Would you like to know how to … Continue reading →
…the GOP nomination—which is not really news, is it? We’ve known this was pretty much inevitable ever since Indiana. What a long strange trip it’s been. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton’s email troubles seem to be deepening. The weaker she becomes as … Continue reading →
[Please SCROLL DOWN for newer posts. This is my last call for fundraising this cycle. I usually do this two times a year, but there’s no reason you have to limit yourselves to pledge drive time. I give profuse thanks … Continue reading →
How can voters make informed decisions without knowing how our government works? The answer is—they can’t. How ignorant is the American public? This ignorant: An October Farleigh Dickinson survey found that only 34% of Americans can name the three branches … Continue reading →