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 26, 2026
I’m generally an observer in a text group that likes to dig deep into the minutiae of national politics.
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 15, 2026
I was going to write about how White House politics were taking on a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dynamic.
May 8, 2026
After some “encouragement” from my wife, I relented and made a visit to a general practitioner. It had been some time since I had seen a doctor, any doctor, beyond the annual executive appointment arranged by the company.
May 1, 2026
Earlier this week, I walked into The Capital Grille on Pennsylvania Ave. to meet a lobbying colleague for Happy Hour.
April 24, 2026
I experienced one of those Unknown Knowns this past week while attending the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro/Am golf tournament.