Archive for August, 2008

Thoughts on My Hugo Award

Jeff Prucher reflects on winning the Hugo Award.

Friday Procrastination: Link Love

What Rebecca has been reading.

The Price of a Self-Righteous Holiday

Ammon Shea reflects on Jeff Deck and Benjamin Herson’s unusual editing actions.

Loot – Podictionary Word of the Day

The podictionary word of the week is “loot”.

 
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‘This is not about you’: Altruism and the Presidency

Thomas Dixon examines the “outbreak of altruism” in the race for US President.

Hischak Takes on Broadway Musicals

Thomas Hischak, author of THE OXFORD COMPANION TO THE AMERICAN MUSICAL, looks at Broadway musicals that should have stayed Off Broadway.

Bimonthly Gleanings (July – August 2008)

Anatoly Liberman answers questions.

Happy Birthday Lyndon Johnson:
August 27, 1908

An excerpt in honor of Lyndon Johnson’s birthday.

Xilin Gol, China

Ben’s place of the week is Xilin Gol, China.

From Manhood in America to Guyland

An excerpt from Manhood in America.

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