My upcoming trip to the east coast is now going to include a swing through Connecticut.My plan is to drive from Chicago to somewhere in Connecticut, work my way down the Jersey shore to Avalon, and then swing back south through Virginia and Kentucky on my way to Chicago. As usual, it would be great to meet up with some of you along the way. So far I've managed to visit with … [Read more...] about Third Annual Windypundit Coastal Dash – Now Including Connecticut
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Third Annual Windypundit Coastal Dash
Once again, it's time for my summer road trip. In just a few weeks, I'll be driving from Chicago to the Jersey shore, and then on the return trip I'll probably swing south through Virginia and Kentucky on my way back to Chicago.As usual, it would be great to meet up with some of you along the way. So far I've managed to visit with Jennifer Abel, Jeff Gamso, and Mirriam … [Read more...] about Third Annual Windypundit Coastal Dash
More on the Liberal Argument for Conscription
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the Unreal Liberal Argument for Conscription, which is basically that the U.S. would be less likely to engage in military adventurism if more people had skin in the game because their children could be drafted. My response was essentially that without the ability to force young men to be soldiers, the government would have to be far more … [Read more...] about More on the Liberal Argument for Conscription
Coastal Dash 2012 Travelogue – Part 4
This is the fourth and final installment of photos from last summer's trip to the coast. (You can also see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.)When I visited with my family in eastern Kentucky, we drove up to Breaks Park, which is located in the mountains along the Kentucky/Virginia border. I got a few pictures on that trip.To start with, we're in the mountains, so constructing … [Read more...] about Coastal Dash 2012 Travelogue – Part 4
Beezle Growing Up
I've already posted photos of Beezle as a kitten here and here (and even some video here), but he's grown up since I took those. I was busy starting a new job, so I didn't have as much time to get cat pictures as I hoped, but here are a few I took during the first few months, often with my phone, because I was more likely to have that with me than my camera.You'll … [Read more...] about Beezle Growing Up