Asides

April 29, 2014

In political news, President Obama is facing low approval rating. Meanwhile, this piece describes the growing popularity of urban rooftop…

April 26, 2014

My title isn't saying anything new, unfortunately; highly competitive private kindergartens and pre-k programs have long since dotted the wealthier…

April 25, 2014

Berwyn, PA.  The American Conservative has just published the online version of my review of Suitable Accommodations, a selected letters…

April 25, 2014

The 2014 FPR conference will on September 27 in Louisville, KY. Wendell Berry will deliver the keynote address. More details…

April 24, 2014

According to this piece, the White House has received a  petition to "abolish the capitalist mode of production." Meanwhile, Los…

April 24, 2014

This wonderful essay--a sad, reflective, but also hopeful one--tells the story of Michelle Obama's long forgotten (by most people, anyway)…

April 22, 2014

This article bemoans the modern teenager's inability to engage in conversation. Meanwhile, this piece describes a community garden effort in…

April 18, 2014

On Howard Owens and the relocalization of American journalism.

April 16, 2014

I pride myself on answering questions. As a teacher I have the opportunity to answer many, and I try to…

April 15, 2014

A good recent Louisville production of King Lear sent me back to my handily small Yale edition to reread this…

April 15, 2014

This piece talks about the trend towards urban beekeeping, specifically in London. Meanwhile, this article worries about the shortage of…

April 15, 2014

West Michiganders: Michael Federici of Mercyhurst University will be lecturing on Hope's campus in the auditorium of the Martha Miller…