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White Apples by Jonathan Carroll

After having read some brief but serious non-fiction lately (see Churchill post below) I was looking for some interesting fiction to relax with in a comfy chair. I came across a book that promised just that: White Apples by Jonathan Carrol. This book caught my eye at the bookstore even though I hadn’t read any [...]

Glory Days: Funny Stories From High School

Looking for something entertaining? Came across this funny story today. It is a story of spontaneous action, love, and life. Ok actually it is about the stupid things we did in High School because they seemed fun at the time. Part One. Part Two. Part Three. Caution Strong Language!

Secretary of State more than shuttle diplomat

Last Friday’s WASHINGTON IN BRIEF had this interesting note: Powell Defends Work Style, Eschews ‘Living’ in a Plane Secretary of State Colin Powell said “living in an airplane” is not the only way to be in touch with other governments. “I think I am on the road a bit,” Powell said at a news conference [...]

NYT and Deborah Cook

All too familiar smear job from Adam Cohen in the New Yorks Times: Deborah Cook Is the Typical Bush Judicial Nominee: So Watch Out. The article attempts to portray Justice Cook as on the side of powerful coporations and out to get the average joe: In eight years on the Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Cook [...]

NBA Blegging

I need to write a column for Sports Central on the NBA. If anyone has any ideas, let me know. I am leaning towards an I Hate the Lakers piece masquerading as balanced journalism.