My friend Jim talks to middle school students about history. He starts off by asking what each of them knows about the past. “There are two types of history: ancient...
Read moreIn a rare moment of moral clarity, US Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) points out that “America’s daughters shouldn’t be drafted against their will.” As a member of the Senate Armed...
Read moreA statue of Giordano Bruno marks the center of Campo de' Fiori — my favorite square in Rome. Five centuries ago, Bruno challenged the Roman Church and was burned at...
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Read moreWhat, exactly, makes fireflies so appealing? A guy once told me he figured fireflies and mosquitoes work together. When folks are trying to chase elusive fireflies, the mosquitoes take advantage...
Read moreWith time on my hands and no summer trips planned, I’ve been reading a book of fairy tales. I’ve found many versions of the Three Pigs classic. Here’s a condensed...
Read moreI often eat lunch with a group of downtown buddies. Last meeting, we discussed our dating years. Some of these guys are currently unmarried, but not by choice. A few...
Read moreWhile food may be an art form in Italy, it's more like a religion in Sicily. Even if you know Italian food well, Sicilian cuisine will surprise you with its...
Read moreIn a column last November, I dismissed worries that the incoming Biden/Harris administration would — or, rather, could — successfully implement a more aggressive victim disarmament (English for the euphemism...
Read moreThis edition of Mac's Korner was based on various pieces previously under publication between 2017 and 2020. In the United States, more people play softball than any other game. Basketball...
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