Monthly Archives: December 2015

Architecture and Color

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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I was Surprised at a Scythian Speaking Greek

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: When Attila entered the village he was met by girls advancing in rows, under thin white canopies of linen, which were held up by the outside women who stood under them, and were so large that … Continue reading →

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Scholarly Writing and “The Fall of Rome”

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Though I have a doctorate I am not a scholar.  That’s partly because I got a doctorate late in life, well past the time I might have developed good, or at least acceptable, scholarly habits.  It is also … Continue reading →

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Fenster Stands and Delivers

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: This is a follow on to a post I wrote earlier today on gun control, which should be read first. That post dealt with the Second Amendment issues and pretty clearly suggested Fenster was persuaded that the Amendment … Continue reading →

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Another Kind of Trigger Warning

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I awoke an hour or so ago with guns on my mind.  Maybe it was a hangover from a dream or, more likely, the residue of the many gunshots going off of late, and of the dust-ups resulting. … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Emma Evins

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: My infrequent (but still beloved) co-blogger Enzo Nakamura suggested Emma here as a Naked Lady of the Week candidate. An eminently good suggestion. I don’t know much about Emma, but she looks a bit like Emma … Continue reading →

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