Archive: April 29, 2007 - May 5, 2007
The Republicans: Who Are Those Guys?
I watched the debate with my large Republican friend who lives in that swank place in Georgetown. This proved a fortuitous decision on my part, as the Republican was able to identify, in most instances, the person on the...
By | May 4, 2007; 10:48 AM ET | Comments (435)
Tectonic Forces Speeding Up
I think I was just in Denver, but it was one of those very short trips where you can't be completely sure. I'm home now. I think it's Thursday. Yesterday I gave a talk to some nice folks who...
By | May 3, 2007; 10:19 AM ET | Comments (194)
How Much Is Enough?
[On the road again, in Denver. In my absence the formatting has gone to heck in a handbasket. This is why I should never leave town.] We are being told that one reason Dr. Evil -- excuse me, Rupert...
By | May 2, 2007; 9:23 AM ET | Comments (295)
History On Fire
Last night just before dusk you could still see flames licking the upper floors of the Georgetown library. The Eastern Market fire was bad enough, but the library fire appears to be an even greater calamity. Everyone loves Eastern...
By | April 30, 2007; 6:50 PM ET | Comments (199)
Shakespeare's neologisms
Eastern Market is gutted by fire this morning. Very upsetting news. This is where I go to buy meat for my pots of manfood. I will go eyeball the damage later today and report back. The mayor vowed this...
By | April 30, 2007; 7:40 AM ET | Comments (237)