I saw Michael Durant on the street this morning. He was minding his own business, probably headed to lunch. I didn’t bother him. He’s a hero of mine, though. He was a marvelous soccer coach for my younger son. I remember remarking to Lea at the time that he looked a bit like Sam Waterston. … Read more
There is a remarkable essay by Matthew Scully at National Review Online this morning. I had no idea how long it was when I began reading it, and it’s probably too long to manage at work. Save it for when you have 20 or 30 minutes to read it carefully. Be warned that it will … Read more
A colleague and friend just asked me what I thought of the shutdown. I don’t think either side is behaving admirably (but how often does admirable behavior occur in Mos Eisley Washington anyway?). I do think our esteemed president has operated outside the law unchecked for so long that the House is doing the only … Read more