I just wanted to mention that tomorrow (Jan. 18) this blog will be participating in the anti-PIPA blackout. As a liberty-minded individual, I am often disturbed by the dangerously invasive legislation passed by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. … Continue reading
In doing some research about loans and savings accounts, I became confused about all the “Maes” and “Macs” floating around, so I compiled a list that succinctly states their origin, purpose, and current level of entanglement with the US federal … Continue reading
The recent release of the Apple iPad has prompted me to finally post again on this blog. I was initially enthused as I watched the details emerge from Steve Jobs’ theatrics yesterday, but since then I have been sobered by … Continue reading
I’ve been keeping my eyes on the coverage of Sotomayor’s judicial hearings this morning, but most of what I’ve heard so far was strictly partisan praise or criticism from various senators. Makes me wonder if the one fellow wasn’t right … Continue reading
I received several responses to my last post via email and Facebook, although no one actually bothered to post on this website. I decided to amend my comments a bit because I’ve realized they could be rather sorrowfully misinterpreted. I … Continue reading
I was prepared to accept the inevitable, but surprisingly, even I was shocked tonight as I heard Barack Obama uttering the following words: “Americans [have] sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of … Continue reading
This will be a quick post–I’m not afraid to get into heated politics here, but I just don’t feel like it right now. Anyway, two quick comments about today’s election. First, the whole “it doesn’t matter who you vote for, … Continue reading
This past weekend I attended the annual convention of the Home Educators Association of Virginia. My sister graduated from high school along with over a hundred other home schooled teenagers from around the state, and it was a very nice … Continue reading
I want to write about the New York subway. I want to write about the people who ride it.
I was watching BBC World News the other day, and the anchor was talking about the US primaries. It was really interesting to see the outsider’s perspective, and just how different (and flawed?) it can be. In particular, the anchor … Continue reading
