In my readings about Benazir Bhutto, I came across a telling detail about the first (and failed) attempt to kill her on her return to Pakistan. The bomb involved was a baby: A man approached her armored truck, Mrs. Bhutto … Continue reading →
The big news today seems to hardly be news at all. Like a tragic play you watch anyway, knowing it will not end well, Benazir Bhutto’s assassination—once by shooting and again by bombing, just to make certain—almost seems to have … Continue reading →
On a recent thread here about General Petraeus there was a discussion in the comments section regarding General Shinseki’s original suggestion that higher troop levels would be needed in Iraq. As part of that back-and-forth, commenter Mitsu wrote: …had we … Continue reading →
Twas the day after Christmas, when all through the house, Creatures were stirring and starting to grouse. Torn wrappings were strewn round the floor without care. It’s time for the store returns, presents to bear. The stomachs were grumbling from … Continue reading →
On Christmas Day—blog? I’d rather have grog, Or maybe eggnog, Then go walk the dog. Or watch a Yule Log, And eat like a hog, Then go for a jog. Blogging’s a bog. My mind’s in a fog, Or maybe … Continue reading →
‘TWAS THE BLOGGER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the ”˜sphere Bloggers were glad to see Christmas draw near. Their laptops were turned off and all put away The bloggers were swearing to take off … Continue reading →
I’m with William Kristol on this one: why wasn’t General Petreaus the obvious choice for Time magazine’s annual “Person of the Year?” Time was when Time actually had something intelligent to say about the world. But that Time was a … Continue reading →
Why not take a break from politics and world angst? You’ve got a good excuse, because it’s that time of year again—“Nutcracker” time, that is. Especially if you live anywhere near New York City, where the New York City Ballet … Continue reading →
For the hypochondriacal pet who has everything.
Continue reading →Some thoughtful thoughts on a Jewish response to the greeting “Merry Christmas!”
Continue reading →I’m pressed for time, so I’m writing this quickly and might have more to say later on the subject, but I urge you to read the comments section of yesterday’s thread. One of the many interesting comments there was by … Continue reading →
…to go over to Gay Patriot and vote for me. Once a day, like flossing. There, is that diva-esque enough? [ADDENDUM: You’re released from this Sisyphean task. The contest is over and congrats to the winner, Sondra K.]
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