Actor and world celebrity, twice husband of Liz Taylor, Richard Burton was also a prolific diarist. His diaries were published this past fall, and I recently got the book out of the library. It makes for interesting intermittent (or intermittently … Continue reading →
It’s a good bet. And fast, before the glow of post-Newtown outrage fades. I’m certainly not against all gun legislation. But I am against meaningless and stupid laws that make meaningless and stupid distinctions, and my strong guess is that … Continue reading →
…a case to follow with interest.
Continue reading →Obama’s approval was up a fair amount after the election, but now it’s down again somewhat. I can’t get too excited about it one way or the other. This election only served to underscore something that was already becoming apparent, … Continue reading →
…and or if you’re feeling suicidal, Chili’s Onion String and Crispy Jalapeno Stack would be a good place to start: No, I’m not really recommending it (don’t want to be sued). I was just astounded at the calorie count. Even … Continue reading →
…doesn’t seem to be working out so well: While the United States has the highest per-person percentage of gun ownership in the world, according to Reuters, the Philippines has a much lower gun-ownership ratio. There are a mere 4.7 guns … Continue reading →
Several years ago I read the first third of Allan Bloom’s great work The Closing of the American Mind. The other day I picked it up where I had left off, and was struck simultaneously by how relevant it still … Continue reading →
Is “huge Amazonian” redundant? Not when it’s a pun. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to every single person who ordered from Amazon through my portal for the holidays. It’s a way of sendng me a lovely present, while … Continue reading →
Those who study and/or write about overweight and health are reeling from the news that it seems to be a wee bit healthier to be a wee bit overweight. They’re spinning it for all they’re worth, trying to explain the … Continue reading →
…will this be blamed on Republicans, Obama, Democrats, all three, Bush, or the Jews?
Continue reading →…have Barney Frank to kick around some more. Being a member of Congress must be addictive.
Continue reading →Seven million? Chump change.
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