The Economist says that, after decades of dominance left-wing parties are in serious trouble all over Europe . If you have ever worried that Europe may fall into an abyss of bureaucratic socialism, this may seem like straightforward good news. But I’m not so sure about that. The article . . . . Continue Reading »
Though I am sure I stand convicted of intolerable stupidity on wholly independent grounds, I must protest Amanda’s characterization of my view of Austen . I yield to no one in my esteem for her wit or social perceptiveness . . . and I said as much . To the extent that I can read her as a . . . . Continue Reading »
Despite a brief and welcomed respite from the NYT, the MSM’s obsessive attacks on Sarah Palin and her family continue. The latest is from Vanity Fair, which in the guise of humor, demonstrates their editors unconscionable snobbery and inability to accept differences in lifestyle, as in big . . . . Continue Reading »
In response to Keith in response to Stefan , on the rational moral efficacy of novel-reading, particularly in reference to men: “But you never read novels, I dare say?” [said Catherine] “Why not?” [replied Mr. Tilney] “Because they are not clever enough for . . . . Continue Reading »
1. Take those Austen novels and pack ‘em away. 2. Drop what you’re doing and head off of to the nearest book store. 3. Buy the complete set of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels. 4. Read all twenty volumes sequentially starting with Master and Commander . 5. No need to . . . . Continue Reading »
I grew up in a small town in Missouri, so stories like this makes my Midwestern heart swell up with pride. . . . . Continue Reading »
The New Liturgical Movement has the exercise for those of us who are less athletic, but enjoy Gregorian chant. . . . . Continue Reading »
Earlier today I posted that the NYT was planning a front page story on the birth of Trig Palin. I was inclined to expect the worst, but Secondhand Smokette told me to cool my jets until it came out. Good advice as always from Debra. The story is now out—and it is not a hit job—although . . . . Continue Reading »
I have opined here previously—but admitted I can’t prove it—that much of the hatred (and love) directed at Sarah Palin has to do the vivid symbolism of the Palins’ decision to give birth to Trig, who has Down syndrome. As I see it, this act of unconditional love—in . . . . Continue Reading »
Anytime a political cartoon makes me laugh out loud, I like to share it with all of my friends here at . . . . Continue Reading »
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