Throughout recorded history, ruling governments that have failed the people they rule over have suffered a similar fate.  In one way or another, either through military coups, mass rebellions of the citizenry, newly enacted constitutions, or new orders imposed by a conquering nation, they have ceased to exist. In the United States, no version of […]

(Note from Ed: This column is by Keith Telfeyan, my older son.) My dad raised me to appreciate culture. He brought me to the symphony many times as a kid; classical music was the first sort of music I saw performed live. Of course I thought it was rather boring. He showed me the movie […]

One of the most anticipated conclusions to a cable television series seemed to satisfy most of its ardent fans with its last episode.  “Breaking Bad,” the story of a common man who descends into very bad behavior, ended with a flourish as Walter White sought and found the kind of closure that befit his story […]

As baseball’s regular season comes to a dramatic close this weekend, with some playoff slots still to be determined, I’m providing an early look at the chances of the likely contenders for the most time-honored championship in sports.   First, though, here’s a short primer on how the playoffs work. The current plan, in effect since […]