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Fighting Failure

All indications say that the fall colors this year will be muted compared to last year. I can see this already when I go out for a walk — too many leaves just dying without that final burst of color, falling to the ground as damp, dark shapeless lumps. But it’s still a bit early […]

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People

The damn Dane again

I have to go to Indiana and thought I would leave some photos and Kierkegaard. Yes, some more of that Damn Dane, but you’re going to like these. A person cannot possibly seek what he knows, and just as impossible, he cannot seek what he does not know, for what he knows he cannot seek, […]

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People Political

In Defense of Michelle Malkin: The Case for Integrity

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. Michelle Malkin appeared on Hardball yesterday and much buzz is circulating about the experience. As to be expected, the liberals side with Matthews, while the conservatives leap to her defense. Norm Jenson posted video clips from the interview in question, and after watching them, I wrote the following in Norm’s comments: I hate to say it […]

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Diversity People Weblogging

Earth (Weblogging) Women are Easy

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. The Washington Post had an interview with Jessica Cutler, otherwise known as “Washingtonienne”. If you’re not familiar with the story, not too long ago Wonkette exposed a sex weblog based on a young woman’s sexual escapades with several Washington insiders. Within an hour or so after exposure, Cutler’s identity was disclosed and she […]

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People

He never met an offer he could refuse

I liked him for the fact that he had no problem with telling Hollywood to stick it. I liked him for his acting, especially when he was younger. He defined “Godfather”. But he blew me away with “On the Waterfront” and “The Wild One”. And he’s finally met an offer he can’t refuse. Rest in […]