War in the West reaches Colonial Williamsburg
America is a nation built on the foundation of great ideas. But great ideas can be difficult to live out. This is…
Defending the American Dream
A year has passed since former President George Bush 43, former treasury czar Hank Paulson, and their band of plunderers in Congress…
Declaration of Independence on Alaska Cruise Ships
While many of us across America will be celebrating Independence Day at Tea Parties, some lucky passengers cruising around Alaska will see…
Remembering Reagan
Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Ronald Reagan on June 5, 2004. What follows is the tribute I wrote at…
Jack Kemp, RIP
The conservative movement sufferred a significant loss today with the passing of Jack Kemp at age 73. He was, of course, a…
Best European Blog
Two of my friends are finalists for Weblog Awards for Best European Blog (Non-UK), and they’re from two of my favorite countries….
2008 Weblog Awards
I’m thrilled that two of my treasured SamSphere friends are finalists for 2008 Weblog Awards. Thurber’s Thoughts has been nominated for Best…
On the “New Media” Debate
My friend Jason Kenney set off something of a firestorm over at Bearing Drift today with a post on New Media and…
Martha Washington Visits Colonial Williamsburg
As General George Washington fought through the darkest hours of the War for American Independence, his wife was often by his side. …
“That Freedom Ain’t for Me” at Colonial Williamsburg
After the reading of the Declaration of Independence, residents of colonial Williamsburg in Virginia wonder what it means for them, in the…
Defending the Dream
The Americans for Prosperity summit on “Defending the American Dream” is winding down to the final reception about now, and it has…
Alexander Hamilton and Blogging
One of the things I love about blogging is all the fun opportunities it brings me. I spent last night tweeting the…