Lately, I have been thinking back to an observation I made over a decade ago, that the American ruling class has been experiencing a steady regression in manners, intelligence, and dignity to the point that the leaders of both parties routinely believe like the spoiled brats they undoubtedly are.
As college freshmen, my friends and I got in the habit of walking every street in the city until we could recite the street names north and south, east and west.
Complete this test in 45 minutes or less. I’ll provide answer key–if needed. Correct your errors by looking in book. 70 points is passing.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has done a great disservice to commonsense thinking by making his sleuth preternaturally observant.
To add substance to the rumors ventilated in comments on last week’s post to the effect that I lead a carefree life of dolce far niente, I can reveal that I pass most of my waking hours in bed.
The Hill is a mainstream media outlet. So when they feature an article reversing course on an issue, it means something.
Review grammar and vocabulary for test on previous unit and then read 12 for instruction on improving translation ability.
This is a revised version of a speech given at a program held in Charleston about 20 years ago.
