Author Archives: Anton

I still haven’t been carded but

Posted on Tuesday, 2005 August 09 by Anton

Once upon a time, one saw signs at liquor stores and the like that said “If you’re lucky enough to look 26 or younger, please be prepared to show proof of age.” (Or maybe it was 24.) Over the years … Continue reading →

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one small step forward, one big step back

Posted on Saturday, 2005 August 06 by Anton

Fluffie, the senior cat, went missing last night. It appears that she got off the roof, sought admittance at the front door (after the humans had gone to bed), and was attacked there presumably by another cat. We try not … Continue reading →

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libertarian realism

Posted on Friday, 2005 August 05 by Anton

Eric Raymond argues in favor of the war. Or rather, he argues in favor of some ideal war that will crush Islamic dreams of worldwide empire. What’s missing is any defense of the war actually in progress. I like Russ … Continue reading →

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QotD: heresy is vital

Posted on Thursday, 2005 August 04 by Anton

If, instead of welcoming inquiry and criticism, the admirers of a great author accept his writings as authoritative, both in their excellences and in their defects, the most serious injury is done to truth. In matters of philosophy and science, … Continue reading →

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expansion

Posted on Wednesday, 2005 July 20 by Anton

Last night someone appealed on Freecycle to have a stray kitten taken off his hands. Our perennial talk of adding a kitten to our roster had recently become more serious; so, in short, we are the new guardians of a … Continue reading →

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