I finished the biography of Winston Churchill this morning on the bus. You really must read it. From the final pages by Sir Martin Gilbert: The nation mourned, showing its grief at Churchill’s lying-in-state in Westminster Hall, when 300,000 people filed past his coffin, and during the State Funeral, the first given to a commoner [...]
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June 9, 2009
Conquering 233 Speeches
I’ve been feeling in a bit of a conquering mood lately. I’ve almost conquered Sir Martin Gilbert’s delightful tome on Winston Churchill. With just a chapter and a half left, I’m growing a bit nostalgic. Favorite item of late: when the former Prime Minister (he went back to Parliament after World War II) needed to rest, [...]
June 8, 2009
Commencement Addresses
My little brother graduated from high school on Saturday. Only he’s not so little anymore. He’s taller than me by more than a few inches, handsome, and very smart. He knows how to make people feel comfortable and relaxed. He’s hilarious. He’s humble. And he’s going to my alma mater this fall, which thrills me to [...]
