We did get a shot of snow early yesterday morning. The boys enjoyed it, but really, it was another one in which all we could do was go out on the deck for a bit. The snow was pretty sparse everywhere else, and what was there was too wet to play with. Still hoping to … Read more
Dad sent this poignant video of comedian/commentator Louis C.K. on Conan O’Brien my way a week or so ago. I’ve written and said several times that one of the most tragic things about growing up is that it takes more and more to truly impress you. When the world loses its newness, it can take … Read more
My collegiate mentor and friend Dr. Susan Fillippeli has written an interesting post on Obama’s new “rhetoric of fear.” Since the inauguration, what has become of Obama’s message of hope? Quoting Dr. Fillippeli: It is no accident that Obama’s rhetoric has shifted significantly from one defined by hope to one defined by crisis. It has … Read more