Scarlet Pimpernel, a frequent visitor, has finally begun a blog to catalog the deeds of the unidentified Californian “Freeway Blogger.” It’s some pretty great stuff, and you can see it here.

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When I was in the second grade, both Joey and Kenny had a tendency to act up - get in fights, defy Mrs. Wachtel, even behave impudently towards the principal, Mr. Siskind. Occasionally, they’d both flare up at the same time. When this happened, the rest of us could do whatever we wanted - it was clear that our overlords had their hands full, and normal classroom work was suspended as we all took out games, goofed off, and even made forbidden excursions, authorizing ourselves to head to lunch or out onto the playground. There was nothing to fear, because our teachers, teacher’s assistants, and administrators were clearly overcommitted.

If you want an explanation as to why North Korea and Iran are conducting themselves so brazenly, you don’t need to look much further than Mrs. Wachtel’s class.

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I know it’s a serious issue that should never be compared to a 70’s sitcom, but I think history will show that Israel truly jumped the shark when they elected Ariel Sharon.

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Of his decision to invade Iraq, Tony Blair says he’d do it again. Am I the only one who thinks he may have to?