Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek re-election. The tumultuous spring was just beginning.
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In Pursuit of Ivy: The “Bargain” of In-State Tuition
Part two of one family's journey toward finding the perfect college for their teenage son.
Read More »In Pursuit of Ivy: A Parental Guide to the College Hunt – Part One
A journal of one family's hunt for the perfect college for their youngest child, presently a high school junior.
Read More »Technological Delights and Dilemmas: A Middle Aged Rant
Some things are simpler and better without technology. On the other hand, some technology is simply indispensable.
Read More »DVD Review: The Jewish Americans
Now on DVD, PBS' three-part series The Jewish Americans traces the history of this small but influential part of the American experience.
Read More »The Rockologist On The Art Of The Interview
Interviewing rock stars is both easy and fun... at least when they decide to cooperate.
Read More »The Rockologist Used To Be A “Rapologist” They Called The Shockmaster
Been there. Done that.
Read More »The Rockologist Learns To Play Guitar
I want to be Jimi Hendrix right freaking now, dammit!
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions I Refuse to Make
I’ve never liked resolutions, especially the kind with a starting date.
Read More »The Skewed Perspective of the Military Child
It’s true what they say. Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.
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