It’s the little things in life. Outstanding.
Bill Vallicella, in fine form on the overuse of slang: Too many people use the word ‘stuff’ too often. Here is an example. I was brought up to believe that it is a piece of slang best avoided in all but the most informal of contexts. So when I hear a good scholar make mention… Continue reading
I always liked the Biblical portrait of exile: 40 years in the wilderness. According to Rod Dreher, and I think he’s right, the GOP better get used to it.
In my dreams, I still hear the cries when they left their parents.A long unacknowledged heroine, Irene Sadler, has passed away at age 98: The Nazis ordered a stop to normal social services, such as food and health care. Charged with warding off typhus and tuberculosis, Sendler had official permission to move freely in the… Continue reading
I’ve had days like this too…