_Oct 20, 20133 minBrice Alvord, 1946-2013We met for the first time during a business trip to New York. I don't remember what I thought about him; he quickly identified me as a...
_Sep 25, 20131 minA nation of kludges?There's an odd sort of symmetry in my classes this week. In my Western Civilization class, I'm discussing with my students how Rome...
_Sep 17, 20131 minIn printThe mountain's labors are done Nights of Horseplay is now in print and available for sale. If you would like an inscribed copy, send $...
_Sep 4, 20132 minHappy Birthday, MomI consider myself fortunate that my mother is still living. For most folks my age, "mother" is only a (usually beloved) memory. Today is...