Monthly Archives: May 2016

Good Writing

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Jim Wheeler

As an example of good writing I offer the following short essay by a favorite author, Lee Child. Titled Telling Tales, it is from the New Yorker magazine’s online newsletter and it struck me as a little masterpiece. Its candor … Continue reading →

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Make America What Again?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Jim Wheeler

Prime among the apparent reasons for the political ascent of the phenomenon of Donald Trump is his theme of “Make America Great Again.” This has captured a populist revulsion for the ethnic and cultural changes that have been trending for … Continue reading →

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