The False Bravado of “Philosophy”
One of Ambrose Bierce’s best stories about the Civil War is “Parker Adderson, Philosopher.” In it, a Union spy is caught behind Confederate lines at night. He is taken to the Confederate general who
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The Use of Abandoned Shells
Picture a movie poster for a film that wants you to think it’s artsy. (here’s one) It probably features the laurel leaves icon. These markers originally symbolized a handful of important film
How Do You Make Life-Changing Decisions?
First, you get rid of the notion that anything about your life is really at stake. Whatever happens, you’ll be fine. You’re not deciding whether to do opt for chemo or not. That is to say: calm down.
The Joy of Big, Ambitious Books
I like big, thick, long books. There is nothing I love more than one of those door-stopper biographies. Robert Caro’s series on Lyndon Johnson or The Power Broker. Taylor Branch’s series on MLK. You
This Question Will Change Your (Reading) Life
When I was a teenager, I began a habit that would change the course of my entire life. I don’t mean to overstate it — it was simple, just a question I would ask the people I met — but without it, I’m