Michael Yon has another fine essay up about progress in Iraq. I think you’ll find it not only informative but encouraging without whitewashing the difficulties that still remain. [NOTE: I plan to post Part II of “Cultural and moral relativism” … Continue reading →
The polls will be closing in about an hour and a half in New Hampshire, so here are some of my final pre-result thoughts on the proceedings: (1) Weather, unbelievably great! An illustration of the old adage that if you … Continue reading →
Well, they finally got me to talk about the primaries. Listen up at Blog Talk Radio to tonight’s Sanity Squad podcast with Dr. Sanity, Shrink, Siggy, and me.
Continue reading →Blogger Andrew Olmstead has been killed by small arms fire in Iraq. His final message—characteristically touching, thoughtful, and humorous—has been posted here.
Continue reading →I’m a bit under the weather today, having woken up with an aura that then segued seamlessly into a migraine. Fortunately, I don’t get migraines too often, now that I’ve eliminated chocolate from my life. But every now and then … Continue reading →
…Happy New Year’s Eve!
Continue reading →…and its environs. Even non-football fans such as myself have heard the news of the Patriots’ spectacular record-setting season. Combined with the Sox winning the World Series for the second time in the last four years, this makes Boston sports … Continue reading →
Why not take a break from politics and world angst? You’ve got a good excuse, because it’s that time of year again—“Nutcracker” time, that is. Especially if you live anywhere near New York City, where the New York City Ballet … Continue reading →
For the hypochondriacal pet who has everything.
Continue reading →Some thoughtful thoughts on a Jewish response to the greeting “Merry Christmas!”
Continue reading →…to go over to Gay Patriot and vote for me. Once a day, like flossing. There, is that diva-esque enough? [ADDENDUM: You’re released from this Sisyphean task. The contest is over and congrats to the winner, Sondra K.]
Continue reading →Click here at 8 PM this evening to listen to the Sanity Squad live. Or click later and listen to the recorded version. But if you listen live, you can call in with a question—and maybe even get an answer. … Continue reading →