The Bird of Time
Today I was planning to finish and post a long essay that was about half done. Really, I was. What happened? I decided to call my cell phone company and ask a few questions about changing my service and perhaps … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Me, myself, and I
For the Fourth: on liberty
[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.] I’ve been visiting … Continue reading →
By my profile I should be the most liberal of liberals
In a Jordan Peterson video I saw something about this personality test, and I decided to spring for it to the tune of ten dollars. Taking it is kind of fun, and it gives you your assessment immediately. The scores … Continue reading →
This couldn’t have had a good effect on people’s health
The other day I had a doctor’s appointment for a regular checkup, and she asked me when I’d last had a mammogram. I had a strong memory of its having been about six months ago. I’m usually very conscientious about … Continue reading →
Trashing the Constitution
One of the problems with discussing Dobbs with anyone on the left is that it was decided on the grounds of what’s in the Constitution and what is not. Why would that be a problem? Simply because the left is … Continue reading →
Looking at Uvalde from another perspective
At first the Uvalde school shooting riveted everyone’s attention because of its horror and tragedy. The murder of innocent and beloved children and their teachers is a nightmare that engenders deep feelings of rage and grief. At first, the stories … Continue reading →
We finally get lots of detail on Uvalde, and what it says about the police reaction – and the general preparedness of the school – is terrible
In Uvalde, as more information has come out, it has looked worse and worse for the police. But until now I have refused to come to any conclusions about guilt and responsibility except to say that, from the start, when … Continue reading →
Uvalde and all the rest: on reading press coverage carefully – ever so carefully [BUMPED UP: scroll down for newer posts]
The tragic events in Uvalde have been interesting in many ways, but one of those ways is how the response has acted as a reminder that most people – including people who know that the press often prints “facts” that … Continue reading →
You can check in any time you want…
…but they sure make it hard to leave. That’s a slight variation on one of my favorite lines from the song “Hotel California.” What am I talking about? Oh, lots of companies that offer something free as long as you … Continue reading →
The story of my left eye – so far: Part VII
[NOTE: [Part I can be found here. Part II can be found here. Part III can be found here. Part IV can be found here. Part V can be found here. Part VI can be found here.] The good news … Continue reading →
Why has the right judged the Uvalde police so quickly?
Commenter “SHIREHOME” writes on the discussion of the Uvalde school shooting and the police reaction: Instapundit commentors have been rabid in their comments about the Police. Started right away and no amount of REAL information will change their minds. I … Continue reading →
Have you noticed…
…that at several websites, the comments are now only open to paid subscribers? I don’t just mean the right to post a comment, I mean the right to read comments at all. I’ve noticed it happening at RedState, at PJ … Continue reading →