In America

I cut wildly long passages from de Toqueville. Yes, it’s great for our juniors to read historical sources on the American character, but seriously, have you read de Toqueville? Whew. I added little pictures where we stopped during reading to answer questions such as, “Are Americans greedy or generous?” “Do Americans work too much, or […]

What Eisenhower Can and Can’t Do

Last time I went to Abilene, I cried. This was an accomplishment. Middle aged me can rarely cry. This time, I had a panic attack over a grilled cheese sandwich. Ha! In the Eisenhower chapel, the famous couple is buried along with their child who died long before they did. I sat and read about […]

The Sounds They Make

I remember during covid there was a time people realized nothing mattered more than art. Was there a new episode of a series you loved? Everything is solved. Had your favorite musician put out a song you could hear? The day is saved. Maybe relationships matter. But relationships are built on stories, which are art. […]

Good Guys: Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko

Today my lovely barista asked me how I was doing, and I said, “Huh… good… again.” It’s surprising. Maybe it’s that I came into a bit of money, so I’m relaxed about money. Or that my panic disorder seems to be retreating (though I hate to comment on that, and must knock on wood). Maybe […]