RIP Bob Newhart
Such a funny guy, with his very own deadpan style. RIP Bob Newhart. Greatest last episode of all time:
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The world’s tallest ballet dancer
Here he is, Fabrice Calmels, at over 6 feet 6 inches tall: Here’s a short article about him. He’s a fairly good dancer, too, although his feet are a bit scrunched in the toes rather than in the arch. A … Continue reading →
RIP Liora Argamani
Israeli hostage Noa Argamani’s mother Liora had terminal brain cancer when her daughter was viciously kidnapped from the NOVA concert and taken to Gaza. Noa was probably the most well-known hostage, because her horrific abduction and terrorized screams were photographed … Continue reading →
This past Wednesday was the fifteenth anniversary of FredHJr’s death
[NOTE: The following is a somewhat revised version of a post that has appeared previously on this blog.] Unbelievable that it’s been fifteen years since commenter FredHJr died suddenly and tragically. As time passes, the number of readers here who … Continue reading →
Julian Assange plea deal
It appears that Julian Assange will be returning to Australia, his original home: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and … Continue reading →
Griffin Dunne’s memoir sounds interesting
Who’s Griffin Dunne?, you might ask. He’s an actor I first became familiar with from the Scorcese film “After Hours.” I saw it in a movie theater when it first came out in 1985, and I think that although the … Continue reading →
King Charles’ portrait: the Red King or the King of Hearts and Butterflies?
My goodness. Take a look at Charles’ portrait (copying it seems to be blocked, but if you click on the link you can view it): The bold portrait, painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo, is the first official portrait of … Continue reading →
Victor Davis Hanson on the current campus unrest, and more
Hanson is always worth listening to, and this is no exception. I’m often struck by how well he sums up a situation and adds his own unique observations. This is long, but Hanson isn’t long-winded. He has a great deal … Continue reading →
Kristi Noem isn’t going to be winning over the dog lovers
Here’s the story: The Guardian’s article describes a section of Noem’s book, set for release next month, in which she recounted shooting her dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.” In her account, Noem grabbed her gun … Continue reading →
Equality versus freedom
It’s been said many times by many people. Solzhenitsyn: Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free. And then there’s Robert Frost (in the … Continue reading →
You may never have heard of Vladimir Vasiliev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers who ever lived
In fact, he might just be the greatest male ballet dancer who ever lived. Such comparisons are subjective, after all. When I was young (probably some time in the 1960s) I saw Vasiliev dance in person, along with many other … Continue reading →
The wife of slain NYPD Jonathan Diller officer gives a stirring eulogy at his funeral
Jonathan Diller of the NYPD was shot by a career criminal with 21 arrests to his name: Diller, who left behind a wife and infant son, was shot to death by a recidivist; that is, a repeat criminal. But this … Continue reading →