A letter to the New York Times: Cathleen Schine’s essay “I Was a Teenage Illiterate” (Feb. 28) reminds me of a letter that Dostoyevsky wrote at the end of his life to a father concerned over his daughter’s reading (Aug. 18, 1880). As a 12-year-old, Dostoyevsky had enjoyed reading “all of Walter Scott,” and he […]
I am looking to put together a packet of sample essays for use in future classes, and could use your help. If you have an electronic copy of any essay that you’d be willing to share, I’d appreciate them. Ideally, you could send me a Word copy with an estimate of the final grade you […]
It is astonishing that a man of his stature can utter such complete nonsense.
This graphic from the Guardian compares the generosity of nations and individuals following the devastating Haiti earthquake.
If you’ve ever wondered why a fast food burger costs less than a salad, this chart from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine might offer some insight: