Miscellany...

To all of you who enjoy occasional rants about the inconsistencies of the English language, I offer this.  Hopefully, Gentle Reader, it will aid you in getting it "out of your system".

To all of you who tire of the edu-speak concerning self-esteem, I offer this. A little dose of Theodore Dalrymple should help.

And while we're talking about interesting ideas, how about this by Anthony Esolen?  Good food for thought.