William F. Buckley Jr.’s memorial service was today, so some fresh remembrances have gone up at National Review Online. I enjoyed the eulogy delivered by his son Christopher, detailing, among other things, some times he had with his dad aboard his sailboats. It’s a bit beyond coffee-break length, perhaps, but worth the read when you … Read more
OK everyone, you might sit down here. I’m about to praise the federal government. Really. Frequently I need help on international news. I’m pretty good at world geography and can give you a bullet or two on most anywhere, but often I wish I knew more about somewhere when I read a news story, so … Read more
From my inbox this morning, courtesy Dad. Now this may not be quite as bad as it looks. If this is plugged into a GFCI outlet, its tripping would be the only result of flotation failure: Still, putting your life in the hands of an $11 Home Depot item…you know? Fellas, we didn’t need to … Read more