In direct contravention of my wife's explicit instructions, herewith I inaugurate my first blog. Long may it prosper.

For some reason, I think I have something to say to you. You think you have something to say to me? Email me at: gideonsblogger -at- yahoo -dot- com

 
Another really lovely piece by John Derbyshire, this one about Kipling, Empire, and the humble assumption of responsibility. I spent Independence Day in Canada, so I'm catching up on patriotic spirit. Forgive me.
posted by Noah at 11:11 AM