Young Washington sounds like a good movie. I might even go see it: They used to make a lot of patriotic movies, and I think it’s high time the genre got a revival. The title of the new film about … Continue reading →
I’m linking to the recipe here because the result was really really tasty and really really attractive. My photo doesn’t quite do it justice, but here it is: I used pluots instead of plums, but that’s a small change. I … Continue reading →
I’ve written many many posts on this topic over the years. I don’t know when the first one was published, but it was probably at least as far back as Obama’s campaign in 2008 (see this, for example). But right … Continue reading →
I’m having a quiet day, just a couple of people over for dinner. I plan to make hot dogs – something I don’t eat all that often but that I love – barbecued chicken, potato salad, and plum cake with … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post from many many years ago. It was written in the springtime during a visit to New York City. Reading it now, it seems almost archaic in certain ways – but not … Continue reading →
What could possibly go wrong?: “This is a historic victory for New York City tenants. After reviewing the data and hearing from New Yorkers across the city, the independent RGB has delivered a freeze on one-year leases, and the first-ever … Continue reading →
From The New Yorker on X: Israel’s ban on Palestinian workers has left families hungry and parents unable to pay for their children’s school fees. Still, the ban is being justified in the name of security, and shows no signs … Continue reading →
(1) This move by Tucker Carlson is no surprise whatsoever: he wants to start a third party. It’s been evident for quite some time that he’d like to be a spoiler. (2) I had never heard of Neville Roy Singham … Continue reading →