Walking Salem
Salem is a nearly 400-year-old city on the North Shore of Massachusetts, about 20 miles from Boston. It was once a major…
The Pursuit of Happiness
The straight-backed wooden bench felt smooth as I slid into my favorite time and place—the 18th century brought to Brigadoon-esque life in…
King’s Arms Tavern at Colonial Williamsburg
Seated at a wooden table, I pick up the pewter salt cellar. It feels cool and slightly gritty to the touch, and…
“Whole Body Imaging”: Never Waste a Crisis
White House Chief-of-Staff Rahm Emanuel’s mantra never to waste a crisis has grown a whole lot sicker. The Obama Administration is pressuring…
Cry Witch at Colonial Williamsburg
The polished wood gleams in the glow of flickering candles. It’s nighttime, and little moonlight breaks through the circular window panes in…
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…