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Larry Thornberry

Larry Thornberry

Larry Thornberry is a writer in Tampa.
by | Oct 8, 2018

Senator Susan Collins gave an inspiring and articulate speech on the Senate floor Saturday, explaining why she intended to vote…

by | Oct 8, 2018

I just put them all in the mail. OK, it may just be a Donald Segretti-like dirty trick. (Those who…

by | Oct 6, 2018

The final vote was 50 yeas and 48 nays. It’s a safe bet that had the Senate voted an hour and a half after President Trump…

by | Oct 6, 2018

Wow. That was quick. Less than an hour after Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, I…

by | Oct 4, 2018

Tampa It’s a wonder any civilized person donates to political campaigns, considering what the bulk of the money is spent…

by | Oct 2, 2018

Lots of organizations have misleading names, chosen to hide or to perfume what the outfit actually does. Planned Parenthood is…

by | Oct 1, 2018

Joseph Epstein, in addition to his engaging short-stories and amusing essay collections, has parsed at book length such life staples as Snobbery (2002), Envy (2003), Friendship (2006), and Gossip (2011). In his latest of more than 30 books, Epstein puts charm under the microscope to our advantage.

Those familiar with Epstein’s work over the decades will doubtless agree there is no writer more qualified to strap on the matter of charm. He has, after all, given us some of the most charming writing of the last half century.

by | Sep 28, 2018

It seems to happen earlier every year. Believe it or not, Christmas toys are already appearing in the stores. My…

by | Sep 28, 2018

The aptly named Jeff Flake lifted the hearts of reasonable and compassionate Americanos this morning when he announced he would…

by | Sep 25, 2018

Let’s take a Spectacle break from the depressing spectacle of an honorable man (and our judicial process into the bargain)…

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