Monthly Archives: September 2019

Nay, Nay Now. Period

“I am NOT going to use the evil acts of a handful of people to diminish the God-given rights of my fellow Texans. Period. None of these so-called gun-control solutions will work to stop a person with evil intent […] … Continue reading

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Sexual Fantasies

“My greatest sexual fantasy is just to have regular sex in my own apartment. But, in my fantasy, my apartment has a washing machine and a dryer.” (Mark Cognata, “Sexual Fantasies of Everyday New Yorkers,” The New Yorker, “Daily Shouts”) … Continue reading

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Impacted

Attorney General Paxton Statement on the Odessa Shooting AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton gave this statement after receiving news of the horrific shooting in Odessa, Texas: “I am horrified to see such a senseless act terrorize the fine people … Continue reading

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Arabist

WARNING A long and wonkish post. Probably not your cup of tea. BACKGROUND I strove for years to read Arabic. I’ve largely lost what knack I attained. A recent brush with the language brought back how daunting it can be. … Continue reading

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