Today in “On the Square,” Joseph Bottum reflects on Anne Rice’s dramatic rejection of Christianity. In Rice’s Release , he writes that she is Always a day behind the fair. Always a beat behind the crowd. Mind you, that can be a very profitable position to hold: You can catch . . . . Continue Reading »
From National Geographic : The recent decoding of a cryptic cup, the excavation of ancient Jerusalemtunnels, and other archaeological detective work may help solve one of the great biblical mysteries: Who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? The new clues hint that the scrolls, which include some of the . . . . Continue Reading »
The NYT sure is in defensive mode about the apparent likelihood that the voters of Missouri will pass a non binding referendum rejecting Obamacare. From the story:For all its symbolic import, the first plebiscite on the Obama health care law, to be held Tuesday in Missouri, seems likely to be . . . . Continue Reading »
1. The difference between knickers and capris.2. Why chocolate chip cookies are made with morsels instead of chips.3. That I still consider myself intelligent while voting.4. How anyone can think the jerkiness and pixelation of digital images is superior to film.5. Is there a role that cannot be . . . . Continue Reading »
Finally remembered is the brave and multi-talented Garland of Arabia , a mentor to Lawrence of Arabia, who said Garland was “much more use than I could be” in blowing up railroads and teaching the Bedouin to do it, and thereby aiding England during World War I. The . . . . Continue Reading »
I just got back from a week at the ISI Honors Program in Annapolis. The real reason I had the lame post on Hilton Head was to make that trip tax deductible. The reason I’m saying a few things about the ISI week is to dispel the impression that I’m against liberal education and all that. . . . . Continue Reading »
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