I don't know how Peggy Noonan manages to write my own plodding thoughts into essays that sparkle with clarity and purpose, but she's been doing it so long that I am just learning to accept it, and be grateful for it.
Don't miss this one.
"I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit." Eccl 1:14
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2 comments:
Oh gracious that was wonderful! Peggy Noonan is a master of well-timed nonsense, just like A A Milne. "Little grey feathers and bits of corn came through my TV screen, and I had to sweep up when they were done." Ah, perfect, perfect.
The Head Girl insisted I come read this.=)
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