…I don’t much care. But as in previous years, I like watching the fashion. So that’s what I’m doing. And while I’m watching the fashion, I’ll just observe that, when you wear one of those boob-revealing dresses, they tend to … Continue reading →
The right is having a field day with Marie Harf’s latest pronouncement on the way to fight ISIS (see this, for example). Here’s Harf (speaking to Chris Matthews): MATTHEWS: How do we stop this? I don’t see it…If i were … Continue reading →
…was a bit tipsy during Obama’s SOTU speech. My guess is that this can only make 95% of America like her more. If I had to be at that speech, I’d probably have a drink, too. And I’m not a … Continue reading →
There is a lot of other news today but I’ve run out of time to write about it right now, so here’s a roundup: A ceasefire in Ukraine—for the moment (see also this). Chris Cuomo shows his ignorance of a … Continue reading →
You know what day I’m talking about. All together now: Groundhog Day! Really, what could be more appropriate on Groundhog Day than a repeat of an old essay about the movie, a personal favorite of mine? In discussions of the … Continue reading →
It’s snowing and very cold, for a change. Actually, it’s not a change. We’ve got a lot of snow on the ground already, gobs and piles of it. Now we’ll have more.
Continue reading →On the other hand, Boston and New England are still somewhat under the weather.
Continue reading →…the storm. This storm is being hyped as the storm of the century. I’ve been in quite a few of those, but I guess they were in the previous century. So we’ll see. I really, really, realy hope not to … Continue reading →
Long-time readers here probably remember when I used to write about my elderly mother. And you probably also recall that about two-and-a-half years ago she died. Although I haven’t written much about that event, some day I may. Shortly after … Continue reading →
Here’s a thread to discuss it. And people who don’t watch it are welcome here, too. This is an inclusive blog.
Continue reading →Want to read about some surprising heroes? Here you go. [Hat tip: Maetenloch at Ace’s.]
Continue reading →Some interesting statistics: Mr. Hollande’s approval ratings have risen since the attacks, but they are still below 30%. In January 2013, according to the newsweekly L’Express, 74% of the French said that Islam “is not compatible with French society.” Though … Continue reading →