This adulthood thing is exhausting

More than once this week, I’ve had occasion to share with someone what I believe is the starkest delineation between child problems and adult problems.  Frequently, children can see the right thing to do, but struggle with doing it.  With adult problems, it’s seeing the right thing in the first place that’s often the challenge. … Read more

Thursday miscellanea #141

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is 25!  Feel old? “A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat.” – P. J. O’Rourke Rained about a third of an inch last night, which is welcome, but can we just … Read more

Unintended consequences, or: how DC helped hook America on full-size SUVs

The full-size SUV has been around since the middle of the 20th century (or even longer, depending on how loosely you define the term).  However, it was a niche product until about 20 years ago, when it became one of the primary ways in which Americans move their families and friends around.  Screw minivans and … Read more

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