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Just enough code to be dangerous

I would really like to change my template so that I have columns sorted by category like Blogcritics. I simply don’t have the money for a site redisgn so I am trying to do it myself. The mess I have created can be seen at my old Addicted to Books site. If anyone is interested [...]

Why I like Mike Potemra

Mike Potemra defends soccer and Kirkian conseervatism in a post at The Corner: This all points to a broader truth about Kirkian conservatism: The health of a society depends on its ability to preserve its strengths and traditions in an organic way. Wellington’s playing fields of Eton, like the soccer fields of today, taught values [...]

I am not alone

Interesting quote from fellow bloggertom shugart: I’m in another one of my slumps. When I get into these frames of mind, I start to entertain thoughts about getting out of blogging altogether. Then something comes along to kick me in the pants–maybe a post that somebody puts up; maybe an admonishment from my spouse; maybe, [...]

Men Crying Badly

Gosh darn it! I read Tony Woodlief to laugh but checking over there today I read this touching post. Here I am supposed tough guy, sitting in my fancy state office with tears running down my face. Tony can be so funny, so sharp but then he hits you inthe chest with one like this [...]

Notes on TMQ

Just got around to reading ESPN’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback and as usual it is full of humorous and insightful points. This TMQ exclusive brought a smile to my face: TMQ insider exclusive! Tuesday Morning Quarterback has learned on an exclusive basis that Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams has tested positive for Count Chocula. “Levels in his [...]

Blog Hiatus Over

Well folks, my little blog vacation is over. To be honest I am not sure it accomplished anything. It was just part of the ongoing struggle I have with trying to figure out exactly what blogging means in my life and what I should do with it. I am not really a “warblogger” – whatever [...]