Southing: Reflections in Washington Park, Part III
Henry Timrod’s dream of Southern freedom was about to undergo a trial by fire, as Charleston endured one of the most brutal sieges ever inflicted on a great and civilized city.
The Fleming Foundation Cultural Commentary
The Government We Deserve
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.
Southing: Reflections in Washington Park, Part II
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.
Greek Test
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.
Wednesday’s Child: An Open Secret, Part One
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has done a great disservice to commonsense thinking by making his sleuth preternaturally observant.
Wednesday’s Child: Bedtime Blues
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: “Sadly, Trump is right on Ukraine.”
The Hill is a mainstream media outlet. So when they feature an article reversing course on an issue, it means something.
Greek I.11-2: Review, Translating, and Test
Review grammar and vocabulary for test on previous unit and then read 12 for instruction on improving translation ability.
Southing: Reflections in Washington Park, Part I
This is a revised version of a speech given at a program held in Charleston about 20 years ago.
