Tim Russert died two days ago, and he’s been mourned and eulogized by many since then. Quite a few of the tributes have made glowing mention of two books he’d written, both on the theme of fatherhood. The first, Big … Continue reading →
One of the points Obama supporters often make about McCain is that he must be dumb since he graduated 594th out of 599th in his class at the Naval Academy. McCain’s low ranking is true. It’s also is true that … Continue reading →
Are you a nightowl, like me? Do you want to change your wicked ways? And, if so, how badly do you want it? For instuctions on how to go about doing it, take a look at this entertaining and informative … Continue reading →
Some of you may have noticed that lately I’ve been putting a bit more fluff on this blog. Yes, it’s true. It may have started with the post in which I segued seamlessly from Obama to jello, but it’s bigger … Continue reading →
Already starting to miss Bush. Go figure.
Continue reading →In extending the writ of habeas corpus to unlawful enemy noncitizen combatants the law has proved once again that it can be an ass. It’s also an example of why the next President will be so important in shaping policy … Continue reading →
For the first time in fourteen years, Leonard Cohen is on tour. The kickoff was in Fredericton, Canada, on May 11. How many more tours could he possibly have in him? The guy is 74, a bit long in the … Continue reading →
According to Garrison Keillor’s op-ed piece in the Chicago Tribune, he’s an Obama fan. This is hardly surprising in a man who’s as liberal as Keillor is—in his piece, he calls “recent Republicanism” a “dismal darkness.” Keillor’s fondness for alliteration … Continue reading →
If you were to look at these two photos with the copy eliminated, what would you think they were depicting? I saw the photos as part of a magazine ad for a diet product called SmartBurn. But when I first … Continue reading →
The Johnson bandaid comes off. Ouch! Johnson was an atrocious, tin-eared choice on many other grounds. He’s a symbol of old Democratic elites–the Mondale Restoration!–and of Beltway business as usual. He’s gotten obscenely rich off of public service while pursuing … Continue reading →
At first I thought this campaign season was going to be boring. Ho-hum. Hillary would be the Democratic nominee of course, and the Republicans would experience some jockeying for position but maybe Romney would win. Of course we know it … Continue reading →
I’ve received several comments in this thread, as well as emails, alerting me to the fact that Garibaldi biscuits might just be the fabled raisin cookie I’ve been looking for. I thank one and all for your help—but alas, they’re … Continue reading →