The Philosopher's Stone

I spent six months on active duty in the U.S. Army 63 years ago as part of my six-year National Guard obligation, and I even have an Honor...

For 58 years, my year began after Labor Day with the start of the college year. In the early years, Harvard did not begin until late Septe...

Now that we have refreshed our spirits with a musical interlude, let us return to the matter at hand: the election. Many commentators have...

Six days ago, I wrote a post about some memorable musical experiences I have had in the course of my long life. Today I should like to add...

For I know not what reason, I lay awake in the middle of the night trying to remember what a bordered Hessian is. I know what a Hessian is –...

Here are my plans for voting. In North Carolina, absentee ballots will be sent out during the first two weeks of September, so I should get ...

I had the Best Buy Geek Squad do some work on my computer and now when I post a comment here it does not recognize me and says I am Anonymou...