Yesterday blogger Ann Althouse, who voted for Obama, declared that he’s lost her. Although Althouse’s post was very brief, I applaud her for having the courage to change her mind and to go public with it. I hope that the … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Nothing I say in this post refers to bona fide political discussions and disagreements. But I’ve noticed an increase in personal attacks and infighting between/among commenters on this blog, and some of it has gone on for quite a … Continue reading →
I received the following lovely note from FredHjr’s wife, who wanted me to post it on my blog. Feel free to comment with messages to her and to the family. To all of FredHJr’s blogger buddies: I am Fred’s wife … Continue reading →
…writing posts full of research and facts and critical thinking and well-reasoned discourse. At least, I try to. So where have a ton of hits come from today, according to my sitemeter? A search on Bing for images of “muffin … Continue reading →
[NOTE: For those who may have missed my original tribute to Fred, please see this.] Here’s the link to Fred’s obituary, with links to other related pages. And here’s the text and a photo. Rest in peace, Fred: ROCHESTER – … Continue reading →
I’ve found a new blog that’s well worth taking a look at: Dissenting Justice. It’s written by Darren Lenard Hutchinson, an Ivy-educated law professor at American University. Hutchinson describes himself thusly: I am definitely a progressive, but I take pride … Continue reading →
Those of you who follow blogosphere scuttlebutt may already know that Pajamas Media has decided to dump its blogger ads. That means if I want to make up the bit of money I’ve received from that source for the last … Continue reading →
And here you thought this was the Year of the Ox? Well, it is. But far more important, it is the year of the neo-neocon and Tammy Bruce Co-Regency in the Grande Conservative Blogress Diva contest. Yes, that’s a mouthful. … Continue reading →
You can celebrate by voting once again for neo-neocon for Diva. Remember, one vote a day is allowed, until 5 PM EST today. I am very close to my stated goal of second place. Just think, you could be the … Continue reading →
Well, I’m a little late to the party, but here’s how you can vote for me for the honor of Grande Conservative Blogress Diva. Right now, my total is rather paltry, so please go over there and make sure I … Continue reading →
If so—or even if not—I am shamelessly promoting myself for grande conservative blogress diva 2009. Why not? You have until Thursday night at midnight to vote. It’s too late to vote early (I just found out about this). But you … Continue reading →
At some unspecified, unknown moment last night, my sitemeter reached the two million hit mark. It’s not a milestone I ever expected to reach when I began blogging—I would have been surprised to get a total of one thousand hits … Continue reading →