“It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole,” Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield said Monday, during a Dallas County, Texas commissioners’ meeting. And somebody screamed racism. Commissioner John Wiley Price said “black hole” was a racist term, and also indicted “angel food cake” and “devil’s food cake” in his tirade. This has understandably drawn comparisons … Read more
The New York Times Magazine just published an engaging profile of Rush Limbaugh. Check it out. I don’t listen to talk radio much anymore, though when I do, it’s usually Rush. Despite large swathes of disagreement, I find him consistently entertaining. Moreover, I appreciate his articulate cases for areas where we do agree, such as … Read more
Dear Sir/Ma’am, You don’t have a great job. It’s hard work, and it doesn’t pay much. Doubtless you are aware of this, but I wanted you to know that I was aware of it too. Nevertheless, please bring all of the pride you can muster to the table. We both know that tips are a … Read more