Matthew Stokes
The Weight of Being a Gentleman
If you are a fan of college athletics, you are no doubt aware that the […]
The Unforgiving Law of Prep (Part One of Two)
I cannot be preppy. I was not born in Philadelphia. I did not attend boarding […]
Kingsley Amis and Disdain for the Truth
Been in something of a creative funk as of late, so I am not going […]
Ernest Hemingway and the Failure of Art
From Paul Johnson’s amusing and enlightening book Intellectuals, a lengthy summation of the tragic façade […]
Waning Thoughts on the Waning Year
As if you haven’t read enough year-end lists, I offer you a few thoughts. Best […]
Joe Paterno and the Banality of Evil
Recent news out of Penn State University is, of course, horrible. No one who has […]
Grace in the White House
We live in divided times, politically speaking. No doubt the readers of and contributors to […]
Identity, Expectation and the Run-First Quarterback
A couple of fascinating articles about the pressure on NFL quarterbacks have appeared in the […]
Tom Waits Invites You to the Party
I first ran across Tom Waits’ song “Come on Up to the House” not long […]
Reid Buckley on Forgiveness and a Father’s Love
From the December 20, 1970 issue of Life magazine. James Buckley, of the famous Buckley […]
Subscribe
