When word came of Fidel Castro’s death, my family threw a party. It’s not that we’re Cuban. Since we’re from the DC area, I’m not sure … Read More ›
Year: 2016
We call magic “prestidigitation,” or “quick fingers,” because magicians must use skillful sleight of hand to pull off their tricks successfully. A pair of socks … Read More ›
If a friend has ever annoyed you by insisting that a favorite band’s music is much better live, you might feel the same about reading poetry … Read More ›
People who can’t stand either presidential candidate often insist that voting for president is important for one main reason: Our next president will appoint our … Read More ›
This election cycle, I’m campaigning against Hillary Clinton. I’m campaigning for the Constitution. I’m—well, at the end of the day, no matter how I preface … Read More ›
I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight; We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night. This … Read More ›
This fall, I picked up Josef Pieper’s Leisure: The Basis of Culture for the fifth time in three years of teaching. I revisit the book … Read More ›
When I began drafting this article, I had to pause and really think about suffering. It wasn’t a theme that flowed readily from my pen. … Read More ›
In light of the recently publicized tape showing Republican Nominee Donald J. Trump making demeaning comments about women – no, not the time when he … Read More ›