6.0 forever
Michelle Kwan left Turin today, the Olympics, and her competitive career. I’m feeling bittersweet — so sad for her, but so proud of her dignity, her sacrifice, and her perspective …
Studying war
If I wasn’t already committed to going to Oklahoma next week, I’d probably go to this geeky extravaganza.
Restaurant review: Mama Baris, Hewitt
I’m new to Waco, and can barely find my way from one end of town to the other, but I will remember the way to Mama Baris, an Italian restaurant …
Next up: Iran
“We don’t need no stinkin’ intelligence!” In evaluating the danger that non-state terrorists represent, and in assessing the danger that a potentially nuclear Iran might constitute, commentators often utilize the …
History lesson
“Let them eat cake.” “Apres moi, le deluge.”
An Oprah moment
Anne Lamott is one of those rare writers that tell all the truth all the time, even when talking to nice progressive Catholics about abortion.
Knocking down the church walls
Street Prophets: Too Inclusive? I just discovered another Daily Kos spinoff (I think Kos now has more spinoffs than Happy Days and All in the Family combined): Street Prophets. It …
Straight acting
Dan Savage uncovers a mountain of denial in the latest conservative dustups over gays and movies: Sometimes I wonder if evangelicals really believe that gay men can go straight. If …
Radical right: School no place for peace
Educators face blowback for protesting Iraq war in schools Just over three years ago, as the nation readied for war with Iraq, elementary school teacher Deb Mayer stood in front …