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How to Have the Epitaph of a Famous Man
- Culture, Featured, History, Philosophy, Uncategorized
- July 28, 2025
One of the fascinating parts of the Olympics is the backstory which every athlete brings with them. For three-time gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, that backstory focuses heavily on her family and life as a mother. Jennings won gold for the third time as a beach volleyball player in the 2012 London Olympics. But even
READ MOREIf there are two sports more ferociously woke than NBA basketball and women’s professional soccer, I am unaware of their existence. Unfortunately for athletes in these two sports, their commitment to wokeness and the language of equity is increasingly backfiring, so much so that I have found their recent Olympic adventures delectable. They are so
READ MOREDespite the tendency of French historians to depict the events of 1789-1799 in a more favorable light than they deserve, heroes of the ghastly French Revolution are few in number. Hundreds of thousands of people perished in a decade-long spasm of violence, tyranny, hyperinflation, and war – with precious little to show for it. Britain’s Glorious
READ MOREWhy do Oliver Anthony’s songs resonate with so many people in America? As a good friend of mine recently commented, “We have an obsession with authenticity.” He said that Oliver Anthony originally recorded his songs on his $200 phone. Whether that statement is factually correct or not, it is emblematic of what Oliver has come
READ MOREDecember is upon us and that means plentiful opportunities to watch the enduring classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of viewers completely misinterpret Frank Capra’s dystopian nightmare as a heartwarming Christmas tale. The emotional appeal of angels getting their wings is undeniable. Crying out for correction, however, are the vicious slanders regarding
READ MOREAs of April 1, there are more than 179,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. Nowhere has been hit harder than New York City where there are more than 76,000 confirmed cases and 1,550 people have died. As many had feared, the city failed to “flatten the curve” and medical need has exceeded what
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