History Blogs

October 20, 2009

• On the Transience of Fame and the Myth of Glory

September 21, 2009

• On Justice and Trial by Jury

August 17, 2009

• On Town Hall Meetings

July 28, 2009

• On Why Racism is Silly

July 6, 2009

• On How to Spot a Pessimist

June 20, 2009

• On Timing

June 2, 2009

• On Blowing Smoke

April 27, 2009

• On the Value of Education

April 20, 2009

• On Finally Being at Rest

April 16, 2009

• On Being Truly Virtuous

April 8, 2009

• On Seizing the Day

February 12, 2009

• On Abraham Lincoln

December 24, 2008

• On Christmas, Remembrance, and Healing

December 5, 2008

• On Watching Your 401k Too Closely

August 24, 2008

• On Confusing Belief with Truth and Repition with Examination

July 29, 2008

• On Ribbons on Your Chest and Letters Around Your Name

July 4, 2008

• On How, For the Good of the Country, One July 4th per Year Isn't Enough

July 2, 2008

• On the True Genius of Hard Work

June 20, 2008

• On Maintaining Perspective

June 10, 2008

• On Moral Courage