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Posts from ‘December, 2008’

A look back at 2008

The end of any year brings much introspection and the inevitable best of lists.  As this is a project solely devoted to a best of theme, it appears to be only appropriate to select a best of for the year. However, I am reluctant to provide such a selection for both practical and philosophical reasons. [...]

The Privilege of the Grave

The Privilege of the Grave by Mark Twain

Making Toast: A daughter’s death and her children’s lives.

Making Toast A daughter’s death and her children’s lives. by Roger Rosenblatt

The Rap: The work of the hip-hop cop.

The Rap The work of the hip-hop cop. by Ian Frazier

Anatomy of a Meltdown: Ben Bernanke interprets the crisis.

Anatomy of a Meltdown Ben Bernanke interprets the crisis. by John Cassidy