Tag Archives: Events of the Day

History is not a feel-good story

This is a re-post that generally reflects my frustration with the American approach to teaching and thinking about its own history. It’s not specifically about Martin Luther King Jr., but I think it applies, particularly when MLK Jr. is treated … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on History is not a feel-good story

A regret

My mother missed outliving Henry Kissinger by just eighteen days. She would have liked to see him go.  

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on A regret

Presented without comment

 

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | 1 Comment

Random unrelated thoughts that are actually quite related

First thought: I’m getting really tired of the prevailing response to news of just about any garden-variety street crime being a roll of the eyes, followed by, “See? Bail reform!” Second thought: Americans are very, very, very bad at seeing how societal problems … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | 1 Comment

Striking

I’m generally of the view that ownership, or management, or capital, or whatever should almost never be listened to or taken seriously during times of labor strife, and that in such times you should listen to the striking workers. Not working … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on Striking

“Do you remember America?”

It’s July 4. A repost from one year ago: “Do you remember America?” the curious person will ask one night, in a darkened tavern as they nurse their second or third drink. “The country tried to codify freedom and democracy? … Continue reading

Posted in Born On This Date | Tagged | 1 Comment

The sailors were mum about “Orange skies at noon”

Being downwind of Canadian wildfires is not fun. It’s reminding me of being downwind of Mt. St. Helens eruptions back in 1980-81.

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | 3 Comments

In Memoriam

An annual reposting of some things pertaining to Memorial Day. First, a remembrance of a soldier I never knew. Fifteen years ago I wrote the following on Memorial Day, and I wanted to revisit it. It’s about the Vietnam Veteran … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on In Memoriam

Thanks, Mom

My mother doesn’t like Mother’s Day, having established quite early on when I was a kid that she found it a cynical ploy invented by the greeting card companies. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t cite just one of many … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on Thanks, Mom

Mr. Klepper speaks

Someone asked Jordan Klepper for his most memorable moment from all of his “Man on the Street” interviews of MAGA types, and his answer gives some fascinating food for thought:  

Posted in Commentary | Tagged | Comments Off on Mr. Klepper speaks