The Mote in God’s Eye – 35 Years Later
I have always considered The Mote in God’s Eye a seminal book about initial contact between humans and another sentient, […]
Book Reviews, History, Reading, Science & Skepticism
History
History, Humor
Out of Zombies, Egypt
A few years ago, the Archaeological Institute of America published an article hypothesizing that the formation of ancient Egypt was
Arkansas, History, Lawyer, Personal
CV for a Cemetery
My mom wanted me on the board of an historical cemetery. I thought it would be awesome – it’s
History, Lawyer, War
Saumur Ecole de Cavalerie, Courses de Tetes
I have this lithograph hanging on the wall of my office. My assistant, the lovely and incomparable Jane, thinks it
Children, History, News, Philosophy, Politics
Gun Control
In the last couple of years I’ve changed my stance on gun control. I don’t like guns. They scare the
Arkansas, Environment, History, News
Tornadoes in Arkansas
Arkansas isn’t technically considered part of the region referred to as “tornado alley,” but we certainly get more than our
Environment, History
The Invasion of America
America – both the Americas – were not so much settled by Europeans as they were invaded. Sixteenth and seventeenth
History, Humor, Personal
Procrastination and Common Sense
I am as the American Colonies were in 1775. I know you all want to know how I could possibly
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