Today is the 232nd birthday of a nation founded by a group of people who thought, then sustainedly acted upon, the notion that “things don’t have to be this way.” Have a marvelous Independence Day, dear readers. My plans are to count blessings, grill out, and enjoy a goodly portion of consumer-grade explosives. I hope … Read more
Stuart Hill owns Forvik, an island of 2.5 acres off Scotland. On Saturday, citing a 15th-century dowry arrangement between the Norwegian and Scottish kings of the time, he declared independence from the United Kingdom. He plans to issue his own currency, print his own stamps, and raise his own flag (shown). “Forvik owes no allegiance … Read more
Want to go for a drive? I like to do that once in a while. It’s one of the simple pleasures of a free people. Oh, but don’t do it in the Washington DC neighborhood of Trinidad. You’re not allowed. Here’s how it works: armed government officials stop you on a public road and require … Read more