Great Book Titles

Quote of the Day

Curious things, habits. People never knew they had them.

- Agatha Christie

Posner Retiring

Instapundit notes Richard Posner's retirement from the federal court of appeals and provides an interview.

Music Hall Break

Reprise: Charles Coborn with "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo."

I often sing this while driving long distances. Give it a try.

Dog and Frisbee

Assignment for philosophy class: watch this video. Construct a philosophy of life.

When Toys Date You

Looks like a toy to me.

This Althouse post on America's favorite toys struck home. 

I do recall the original Mr. Potato Head and she is correct: you supplied your own potato.

We were a simple people.

I can recall that the feet were especially tricky and much depended on the potato's shape. Mr. Potato Head's appeal for the average kid probably lasted around 15 minutes.

Another toy that had far more appeal was the rubber band pistol. You could "load" several rubber bands on that sucker and shoot your brothers and sisters. Hilarity ensued.

I imagine the lawyers did that one in.

Quick Look

The trailer for "On The Waterfront."

Frequent Question

So you had a job with a fancy title or you earned a degree from an Ivy League school, what can you do? 

So you're a very nice person and more than a hundred people will vouch for your decency and general sweetness, what can you do?

So you're well-read and clever and that's quite nice and all but hold on. Please tell me again. What can you do?

Great Book Titles

Quote of the Day

Instead of loving your enemies, treat your friends a little better.

- Edgar Howe