August 28, 2026
I had a fraternity brother in college who could recite the movie Caddyshack line-by-line, from beginning to end.
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August 21, 2026
Earlier this week, I had planned on writing about how what was once called “compassionate conservatism” has seemingly morphed into a Republican pivot away from the free market.
August 14, 2026
“If you set out to take Vienna, take Vienna.” The famous Napoleon Bonaparte quote is centuries old, and within it lies a warning about the dangers of taking half-measures or not finishing a job completely.
June 12, 2026
When I was a kid, my elementary school had an “All Purpose Room;” we didn’t have a gymnasium. The All Purpose Room served as our cafeteria, our theater, and our gym.
June 5, 2026
The intense rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson gave rise to America’s first two political parties: the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
May 29, 2026
We’ll be keenly watching what happens next week on Super Junesday when voters head to the polls.
May 15, 2026
I was going to write about how White House politics were taking on a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dynamic.
April 10, 2026
The Masters golf tournament kicked off yesterday, with defending champion Rory McIlroy sharing the early first round lead with a five-under par 67.
April 3, 2026
It’s a done deal, a piece of cake. A slam dunk, lock. An open-and-shut, signed-sealed-and delivered, sure thing. But is anything ever guaranteed or a sure bet?
February 6, 2026
Because there is nothing going on in Washington right now — except EVERYTHING going on in Washington right now — I’ve decided to write about something completely different this week.