Monthly Archive: March 2014
Why We Should Care About Institutional Failure
Should we care if cultural institutions like museums fail? Yes, explains New Dealer.
The Right Path, Prologue: The MRM, Manboobz, and the Possible Futures of the American Left
The left isn’t where the right is today, but more and more they appear to be starting down the same path the right unwisely chose twenty years ago. Tod Kelly sets the table for an upcoming short series. BSDI knee-jerkers, start your engines!
Arizona on My Mind
Those of us in favor of same sex marriage have won. But how do we live with those who are the losers?
Yeah, that’s about right.
I’m still working on my post discussing my concerns that the left is needlessly starting down the road that’s made the right such a fishing joke. It should be up this week. But since...
The Cheap-Ass Gourmet Roast Chicken Bonus Dish: Bread Drippings
What do chefs in French restaurants do with their roast chickens that you don’t? A cheap, easy and delicious addition to a roast chicken dinner that kitchen staffs hoard for themselves.
Give Money to Fancy Colleges, Including Harvard
Contrary to Matt Yglesias or Richard K. Vedder, Creon Critic argues why its really OK for people to give money to Harvard.
Russell’s final Oscar picks
At last the big night is finally upon us. Just like last year, I offered a set of predictions totally blind and without the benefit (such as it is) of having seen any of...
Sunday Jukebox: Take this award and shove it
With the Oscars occurring tonight, here’s what happened last fall in response to a different awards gala.
My Ultimate Comfort Food
After an exhaustive search this author discovers the one dish that transcends all others for the coveted title of ‘ultimate comfort food’.
Nobody’s Hero: Name These Heroes
I have some superheroes, but I don’t have their names for them. Help?