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PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE
[Note from Kevin: this is not a true “Ezra’s Essay.” The title was supplied by me; I hope Pop approves. Of course the rest of the essay was written by Pop but not for general publication. But as someone currently embroiled in the job search and having to meet people and speak quite a bit,…
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PRESIDENT DE GAULLE, S’IL VOUS PLAÎT PASSEZ-MOI LES RADIS
Even those who are unschooled in the French language may discern that this essay is about radishes and the first President of the Fifth Republic of France, Charles de Gaulle. I do not pretend to be an expert in the affairs of the Republic of France but I believe that it is appropriate for me…
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SETTING A NOSE ALIGHT
The title of this essay may cause some consternation. However, before this essay is finished I hope to explain the derivation of the title and to remove any consternation. This essay will concentrate on what I have always called the post-war years. However, as time has gone on, the post-wars have become a confusing title. …
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MILITARY MATTERS
Now that I am of such an advanced age that the Army of the United States or the United States Army cannot call me to return to active duty, there are two matters that I would like to discuss this morning. The first has to do with being a volunteer and the second has to…
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CHRISTIAN MINGLE REVISITED
A little more than a month ago, I constructed an essay called “Christian Mingle.” The genesis for that essay had to do with the many television advertisements that I have heard whose title was Christian Mingle. Now that I know a bit more about Christian Mingle, it is time to do another essay called “Christian…
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GREAT PARKING LOT IN THE SKY
As most of you know, I do not follow Republican politics very closely. But this year there has been a major exception to the rule. The Herman Cain/Michele Bachmann/Rick Perry enjoyment has been endless as the Republicans vie for their party’s nomination to run against Barack Obama. The Republicans have been at it for several…