Back in the Saddle: Storytime
It’s been a busy January, and I haven’t known quite where to begin the new year. So I’ll begin with… Read More »Back in the Saddle: Storytime
Just for Fun
Santa Claus and Coca-Cola
Why is the modern Santa Claus always dressed in red and white? According to this story in today’s London Times,… Read More »Santa Claus and Coca-Cola
Ask Burt Reynolds, Ken
In yet another reminder of why the blogosphere isn’t a separate place, BoingBoing reports on the hot water that Jason… Read More »Ask Burt Reynolds, Ken
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
As long as I’m mentioning Yale’s accomplishments, I should note this one, spied by Michael Froomkin. The students chronicled their… Read More »From the Sublime to the Ridiculous
Veblen’s House
The New York Times has a feature this morning on the sale of Thorsten Veblen’s house in Menlo Park, the… Read More »Veblen’s House