The Unassuming Scholar's Weblog

It looks as if we’ll have to spend a few more weeks holding our distance.   The White House has extended the social distancing period ...

It’s been a week.   I’ve been cooped up indoors for a solid week. Like so many others, I’m self-isolating in response to the COVID...

“The sonuvabitch got what he deserved.” I sipped my drink and grunted, neither agreeing or disagreeing. We were sitting in the bar...

Here’s an item from today’s newsfeed: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-attacks-windmills-in-speech-to-conservative-group-i-nev...

You arrive for your 12:30 section.   As the outgoing class filters out and your section filters in, you make small talk with your colleagu...

"Good afternoon, everyone.  In a moment, I'll pass out your exam.  You will have the entire class period to complete it.  But, fi...

For the past year I’ve shrugged off the idea of Donald Trump’s impeachment. The realities on the ground preclude the President’s remov...