Why do we read history? To learn where we came from, to understand the sorts of highs and lows our species is capable of, and to discover that the incomprehensible behavior of today is nothing new. That, and because it … Continue reading
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Facing knee surgery for the second and, one prays, last time, I was asked if I had a living will, power of attorney, medical directive, and if so to bring them with me for the big event. The fact that … Continue reading
As long as Trump can get us to watch his bobbing and weaving, his lies, threats, and diversions on immigrants, exoneration, tax audits, his boasting of imaginary victories and scary conspiracies, what’s really going on in the vast, essential operations … Continue reading