Quality interweb mischief from Jared Bridges
Vols 27, Gamecocks 24 A fellow named Dickens once wrote a novel that began with the words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” — words which would not be unfitting for the Vols overtime upset today of 16th ranked South Carolina. In a game that showcased both the best … Read more
This new biography of Stalin looks interesting.
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Preserving the Party: Rudy and the death of the pro-life bully pulpit.
There’s a lot going on the real world, hence the lack of goings on here on the blog. Due to my working at The Washington Briefing last weekend (and the fact that it wasn’t televised nationally) I missed commenting on the Tennessee — Alabama game. It was a good one to miss, I’m told. I’ve … Read more
Ignore the Noose and Sap Racism’s Power: John McWhorter on how to respond to racists’ scare tactics.
I’ve always been uneasy with the concept of the “living will,” known in technical terms as an advance health care directive. Part of my uneasiness stems from the fact that I do not know at this moment, in this situation, what I would want to be done in a potential situation where my life circumstances … Read more
Vols 33, Bulldogs 21 Another week, another victory over the Bulldogs — this time of Starkville, Mississippi (in)fame. Arian Foster (139 yards rushing) and Lucas Taylor (186 yards receiving) both had big days. Erik Ainge, disciplined as ever, brought his passing back up to 259 yards. His season low (169 yards) was in the Vols’ … Read more
When Red Is Blue: Stan Guthrie on Tony Campolo’s “red letter Christians,” with Campolo’s anemic reply.
Were you, as was I, a picky eater as a child? Chances are your children will be too.