Harry Wu, Reconsidered
On May 8, I posted a story about Harry Wu, an innocent man who survived 19 years in brutal Chinese … Continue reading Harry Wu, Reconsidered
Month: August 2016
Dr. Martens: Something Old is New Again
If you are from Seattle or you were paying attention during the 1990s grunge rock era, you remember the fashion … Continue reading Dr. Martens: Something Old is New Again
Bikers v. Hikers
There are many signs that Americans love nature and that available space in nature is getting scarcer every year. If … Continue reading Bikers v. Hikers
Movie Monday: Bad Moms
I went to this movie with some trepidation. It was written and directed by the guys who wrote “The Hangover,” … Continue reading Movie Monday: Bad Moms
The Most Famous Bathroom in the Country
We were walking in downtown Nashville yesterday when the Significant Other suggested stopping at the Hermitage Hotel, a traditional place … Continue reading The Most Famous Bathroom in the Country
The Lonely Pyramid
Memphis, like many post-industrial cities, has faced the challenges of emptied-out inner-city neighborhoods and business districts. This happened in … Continue reading The Lonely Pyramid
Movie Monday: Captain Fantastic
I looked forward to seeing this movie, which was pitched largely as a fish-out-of-water story. This one involves a father … Continue reading Movie Monday: Captain Fantastic
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