I am in here.
From Victor Davis Hanson’s Private Papers: How To Lose This War Victor Davis Hanson As gas prices rise at home, scream that the war abroad was fought to steal Iraqi oil and get American hands on cheap petroleum. Talk about American imperialism and hegemony while the United States spends billions of dollars to implant democracy … Continue reading How to lose a war. Instructions for the clueless.
We here, in my lovely hometown of Cincinnati, are preparing for an invasion the likes of which haven’t been seen here for a long time — seventeen years, to be exact. Our invasion will consist of three entities, Magicicada septendecim, M. cassini, and M. septendecula, aka cicadas, in unending quantities. Deafening quantities. Underfoot crunchiness. Overhead … Continue reading Invasion!
Meryl has a knack for rhyme: A single ant Was found today Inside my home He lost his way. I saw him there Upon my mat The kitchen counter’s Where he’s at “Oh, tiny ant” I said out loud, “What’s on your mind? So small, so proud If only I Could read your head Alas, … Continue reading Ode to a ant.
I have slept through my springtime sleepiness, and am noticing things are settling into their warm-weather demeanor. The afternoon is sunny in a way that just doesn’t happen in January, regardless of the presence or lack of clouds. What is up with the world? I read earlier in the print edition of the WSJ that … Continue reading Mathematics and life
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