Tag Archives: philosophy

A Planner’s Guide to The Hunger Games

Posted on 31 March 2012 by JC

A good story sets the scene as a supporting character, as much as a necessary backdrop.  Few stories are good stories.  Most stories—like many of our modern lives—could take place anywhere, anytime.  There is no ‘there’ there. The Hunger Games, … Continue reading →

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The Future of Conservatism, at the Humphrey Institute

Posted on 11 October 2011 by JC

I was a loyal reader of National Review in William F. Buckley’s day.  I’ve since let my subscription lapse as my personal conservatism seems to have diverged from the chattering class. The Future of Conservatism: Stagecraft or Ideology? October 13, … Continue reading →

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Gone to Camp

Posted on 3 August 2011 by JC

I am off to Scout camp.  In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, sometimes you have to set Living aside if you want to experience Life: I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only … Continue reading →

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A Montana Song

Posted on 16 April 2011 by JC

I’m feeling like a Montana song Kanes River, Graham Lindsey A story wrapped in an enigma Presented as a warm, soulful poem. I’m feeling like a Big Sky storm Blizzard, tornado, thunder, rain Battleships of air Rolling across the prairie. … Continue reading →

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Never Surrender Or Retreat

Posted on 24 February 2011 by JC

“To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World“: Fellow citizens and compatriots; I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours … Continue reading →

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The Reagan I Knew isn't the Reagan You Knew

Posted on 5 February 2011 by JC

I am not a fan of biography.  Auto-biography is by definition a biased view and other-biography can never be entirely complete. I’m a map guy, a history guy, a “just the facts, ma’m” kinda Joe Friday guy.  In my world … Continue reading →

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No Arsenal So Formidable as the Will and Courage of Free Men

Posted on 2 February 2011 by JC

Continuing on the theme of the week, this time from the Heritage Foundation, a Washington, DC, think tank “whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional … Continue reading →

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A Reagan 100

Posted on 1 February 2011 by JC

Back in college, I found a lot of good resources for Conservative students from the Young America’s Foundation.  This year, YAF is participating in celebrations of President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday.  I noticed this announcement for the college crowd, and … Continue reading →

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Not my intention to do away with government—Reagan's Legacy 30 Years On

Posted on 20 January 2011 by JC

A couple years ago, I wrote about President Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address.  Next month is the 100th anniversary of Regan’s birth, and today is the 30th anniversary of his first inaugural.  I think it’s a good day to revisit those thoughts. To a few … Continue reading →

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Google Voice Would Not, Could Not Connect to Rural Users

Posted on 16 October 2009 by JC

Rural cell phone users are used to mocking the Verizon Wireless ads with the guy who constantly asks, “Can you hear me now?”  I would love to meet that guy and say, “NO, not if you live in the country … Continue reading →

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