Jan 29 2009
Archive for January, 2009
Jan 24 2009
Thoughts on Politics and Current Events
I haven’t posted much of substance in quite some time, so I thought I would do a little catch up. For starters, we have a new President. The King is dead, long live the King. The last time this happened I was 15. It seems I have a lot more perspective on the matter now; [...]
Jan 23 2009
God Bless the Midwest
This, via Tom: Yes, Steak ‘n Shake is a “fast food” chain–just about the first, I think, except probably for White Castle. Certainly it is the best. How many hamburger chains bring you a glass of water and silverware, and serve you on china? Friends in Los Angeles took me to In-n-Out Burger, and I [...]
Jan 18 2009
The Art of Being a Woman
A quote from Elizabeth Boleyn, to her daughter Anne, in The Other Boleyn Girl: Learn from [the Queen of France]. Observe the ladies of the court, see how they achieve what they want from their men not by stamping their little feet, but by allowing the men to believe that they are indeed in charge. [...]
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