Heracles, the Stables, and the Illusion of Renewal There is a temptation, in moments of national strain, to search for novelty in language rather than substance in action. “Renewal” is one such word. It has been spoken often enough in … Continue reading →

Reflections from the garden armchair There are moments when gravity intrudes upon public life in the most literal way. A fall from height — whether accidental, deliberate, or unexplained — halts the noise of commentary, not because of spectacle, but … Continue reading →