Modern conservatism began as a movement of dissident intellectuals. Richard Weaver wrote a book called, "Ideas Have Consequences." Russell Kirk placed Edmund Burke in an American context. William F. Buckley famously said he'd rather be governed by the first 2,000 names in the Boston phonebook than by the faculty of Harvard. But he didn't believe those were the only two options. His entire life was a celebration of urbane values, sophistication and the rigorous and constant application of intellect. ...more

October 11, 2008

When Kelly Emerson was an 11-year-old growing up in Tiltonsville, Ohio, he joined a band with a few of his friends. ...more

June 14, 2008

After reading the Nov 4 piece on "citizen Macklin" and his legislative objectives, I think it is past time to send him to law school where he may be disabused of some of his less than democratic viewpoints on American government and learn some American history. His six years as mayor of Avon Park has taught him little about the democratic process and his enthusiasm for Mexican bashing is his attempt to lever himself to higher offices for which he is manifestly unqualified. ...more

November 11, 2007

The Entertainment Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds will sparkle with crystals, sterling, tanzanite and agate at the Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club's 48th extravaganza. ...more

October 3, 2007