Simeon Kimmel reports: At an anti-war event sponsored by the Working Families Party yesteday, folks discussed different strategies for pulling out of Iraq. A particularly innovative approach was suggested by an older woman, complete with tied bonnet and cane: “We won’t end this war until we’re all vegetarians,” she hooted. “The corpses are piling up […]

An elderly Lifelong Learner — in a discussion section she’s not required to take — when asked about the week’s readings: “I’m having a hard time with them because every time I read it feels like I forget everything right after.” –C. Mason Wells