I almost hesitate to write about this topic anymore, it unleashes such a storm of vitriol. But here are some facts to ponder about marriage and children (from the recent Pew study I previously discussed here): Only 64 percent [of … Continue reading →
It’s been about two and a half months since my 96-year-old mother broke her hip and had surgery, and I’m pleased to report that she’s doing pretty well so far. She was in the rehab wing of the hospital for … Continue reading →
We’ve come to expect this sort of thing for the holidays. Somali-born US citizen Mohamed Osman Mohamud, 19, (double Mohamed there) was arrested yesterday in Portland, Oregon, after attempting to detonate what he thought was a real bomb but which … Continue reading →
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday. The day to wait patiently in store lines for bargains—in-between bites of turkey salad sandwich, doses of Tums, and the famous ritual of making turkey carcass soup. But neo-neocon readers … Continue reading →
I was looking at a wonderful book I own, Paintings of New England, when I noticed this work by Thomas Hart Benton: It’s of Martha’s Vineyard, a place Benton regularly summered, and a spot I’ve visited on occasion. Benton is … Continue reading →
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee. The more Europe yokes its economies together, the more likely it is that problems with one country will pull the others down. The idea, of course, was … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a repeat of a post first published on Thanksgiving 2008. I’m in NY with my family this Thanksgiving.] A few days ago I noticed a sign outside the local Burger King that said “Open on Thanksgiving.” It … Continue reading →
Many of you may have already encountered this 2008 remark by Valerie Jarrett about Obama: “I think Barack knew that he had God-given talents that were extraordinary. He knows exactly how smart he is. ”¦ He knows how perceptive he … Continue reading →
The big day is tomorrow. As usual, there are many pointers on how best to cook that bird. I have a simple method: it almost doesn’t matter. Just get a good turkey and the rest will follow. A bird will … Continue reading →
…the hypocritical Sally Quinn. Although from the looks of things, it seems Quinn had already self-skewered. The whole thing’s about the burning topic of ethics and “Dancing With the Stars:” who should have won, and what constitutes cheating in the … Continue reading →
It should come as no surprise that North Korea has decided on a show of force to celebrate its imminent change of leadership and to send a number of veiled messages: A South Korean soldier was killed and 13 others … Continue reading →
It must be bad when Newsweek’s Eleanor Clift finally gets fed up with Obama—or rather, with his advisers. Ah, if only Stalin knew! Obama’s not like Carter, he’s like Truman! A more far-fetched presidential comparison can hardly be imagined. Obama’s … Continue reading →