Tag Archives: Education
The Debt We Owe to Churchill
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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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. … Continue reading
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