Another New York Times-Michael Gordon Special?
There is now a pattern to New York Times "investigative" stories that seek to pin the blame on some nefarious foreign enemy, as in the 2002 article on Iraq buying…
Cloud Muted Sunlight
Breeze hindered warmth Finds me protected Twixt porch railing and sun sopped wall. Lawn cluttered of straggling leaves Gives way to luxuriant green. The neighbor's Unfettered by shade. Daffodil and…
Probably Not
Is that new industry going to save your town? - Probably Not "In economic development, truth is the first casualty." You see, when the big boys come galloping in from…
Inspection- Jesus in a Blender
Celebrating both holidays, this is a repeat from last December. Sometime, maybe about 33 BC, a child was born. During those 30 odd years it is told he took…
Inspection- Judas: Another Unintended Hero?
It's Easter time, when I always dedicate a column or two to theological matters related to Jesus. A few weeks ago we talked about Fred Phelps as an unintended hero.…