How a Bill Becomes Law, Constitution Article 1 §7.2
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. Why study? Well, I think it should be obvious. Why Wednesday? It works with my schedule. Last week I...
Tiger Rag Today
A few years ago, I read the book Tiger Rag and I wondered how anyone could make the cornet a starring instrument. Then I saw...
The Origination Clause, Article 1 §7.1
On Wednesdays we study the Constitution. Why study? Well, I think it should be obvious that democracy dies when citizens are dumb. I don’t want...
A Star Is Born
If you’re into music at all, the number of bands you’ve seen live really adds up over a few decades. From foot-staring technicians to sophisticated...
October Clips: Will Work for Tickets
Remember that bit in Shakespeare in Love about losing one’s wife at the theater? My family might have felt that way last month, when I...