Today I had breakfast with my brother. We discussed many things, including laws making it illegal for felons to vote. I mentioned that the reason for this was to prevent felons from electing criminals into public office. The ladies at the table next to us were disturbed by the volume of our bitter laughter.

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( A series of remarks concerning Lebanon and Israel )

Jerusalem Athens Alexandria
Vienna London Washington
Unreal

I have had nine people working for me for perhaps two days, and I am already fantasizing about waterboarding them.

Work, work, work. Bicker about immigration or how ugly Ann Coulter with local dirt farmers. Sleep a little. Work. Drink irresponsible amounts of alcohol and coffee. Sleep not so great. Work. Oh, but this is the life.

I didn't edit this or even give the most trifling nod to grammar or structure as it would be wasted on the target audience. I am sure you will forgive me.

( A somewhat lengthy and rather hasty essay addressing immigration at my hometown on Martha's Vineyard )

I'll be in New Orleans, Wednesday through the following Tuesday.