Historian. Author. Ranter. Idea Junkie.
This a blog. Sort of. I rarely use it anymore.
Amy Mittelman is blogging about repeal. You can read it here. Also, sociologist David Hanson has been writing a series of columns about the way repeal unfolded in various states. You can read his take on Texas here. Tip o' the mug to David Fahey at the Alcohol and Drugs Society's Daily Register.
So asks Jeffrey Morgenthaler (*1). A bunch of people have replied on his blog, so he's compiling what amounts to an ad hoc national list of places to celebrate on December 5th. Me? I'll be at home doing my usual stay-at-home thing. But my husband and I will hoist one in honor of the day.
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*1: I mentioned Jeffrey a few blog entries back. He's the guy who's promoting National Repeal Day.
One-stop shopping for all things A-B/InBev. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has created a web page to "hold" its InBev/A-B coverage from the past few months. The page also contains links to a number of cool audio/visual features about the deal and the companies involved.
There's a new art installation here in Ames: a willow-sapling sculpture by artist Patrick Dougherty. I've not been able to find many images online, but try this, this, and this. (It's a little weird to see a total stranger's weaving and cats in the first set, but whaddya gonna do?) Frankly, images don't capture the mystery and wonder of the actual installation, or the amazing aroma of all that willow bark and leaf. Marvelous!
Catching up here on some good reading: Mitt Romney's op-ed piece about the auto industry in the New York Times. Unexpectedly thoughtful. Definitely worth reading.
In the Boston Globe, a truly fascinating rumination on what a 21st century economic depression might look like. Hint: it won't be '30s-era souplines.
Excellent analysis of the real problem facing newspapers from Paul Farhi in American Journalism Review. Newspapers and journalism have been much on my mind lately. It's clear that in another year, maybe less, much of the excellent, in-depth analysis that only newspapers (whether digitally or in print) can provide probably won't be around. And yes, one reason is the fact that people like me can read all these great pieces for free. Something's wrong with this picture
. For another view: Rupert Murdoch contemplates the future of newspapers and journalism.
Finally, lotsa good stuff over at The Big Money blog, including a piece by Dan Mitchell about Snow, the new king -- or not -- of beers.
Well, again, who the hell knew? Turns out that today is World Philosophy Day. Why would I care? Because I'm married to a philosopher (analytical rather than continental, thank you very much). So, my beloved husband (and new grandpa): this day's for you!
Website of Maureen Ogle, author and historian. Books include Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer; In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America; and Key West: History of An Island of Dreams.
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