Commentary Series
Commentary Series
Baruth: In the Kingdom of Facebook
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The social networking software Facebook hit its peak of popularity about two years ago. Which means that Commentator Philip Baruth just found out about it a few weeks ago.Commentary Series
Baruth: Tow truck philosophy
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According to the old African proverb, it takes a village to raise a child. But that’s nothing: it takes an entire city to keep Commentator Philip Baruth’s aging family car on the highway. Here’s PhilipCommentary Series
Baruth: Plundering the Christmas Tree
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For Swedes, Christmas lasts forever. In Commentator Philip Baruth’s house, Christmas ended officially only a few days ago. But it went out with a very unsettling bang – at least for Philip.Commentary Series
Baruth: How do I live without Bush?
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George W. Bush is scheduled to leave the White House on the 20th of January, and no one will miss him more than the nation’s political satirists. Commentator Philip Baruth, for instance, is already in mourning. Here’s Philip.Commentary Series
Cut it Yourself
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Once upon a time, Commentator Philip Baruth drove out to a place where you can cut your own Christmas Tree. He will never do it again, even if you offer him lots of money. Here’s Philip.Commentary Series
Races
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The end of Election 2008 hit everyone a little bit differently. For various reasons, it took Commentator Philip Baruth back to a moment when he was twelve years old, running his first sled-dog race.Commentary Series
Commentary Series – 10/2/08
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With Halloween just around the corner, commentator Philip Baruth has been doing some soul-searching. Or maybe All-Souls-searching is a better way to put it.Commentary Series
Birth Rate Blues
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In its most recent study, the US Census Bureau reported that Vermont had the nation’s second lowest rate of fertility. Predictably enough, the news has sent Commentator Philip Baruth into a tailspin of depression. Here’s Philip.Commentary Series