Day: August 28, 2014

Why “We Don’t Have A Strategy Yet” Is a Good Strategy For Now

In my years of punditry sophisticated application of political science to presidential politics, it has been rare for a president to both confirm my take on his previous actions and to follow my advice on what to do next within hours of my post on the topic. (Please, hold the hate mail – I’m not […]…Continue Reading Why “We Don’t Have A Strategy Yet” Is a Good Strategy For Now

Lunch time Learning: Library Services & Resources at Middlebury

Wed. Sept. 3rd, noon – 1pm, Davis Family Library Computer Lab (DFL 105) – lower level.  Drop-ins welcome or sign-up online (use the last box to tell us if there is something specific you want covered). Description: Bring your lunch to the library and learn about what we have to offer you and your family.  […]…Continue Reading Lunch time Learning: Library Services & Resources at Middlebury

New stuff for the New Year! Recently added to the Libraries’ collections

The libraries have purchased or subscribed to a bunch of new and wonderful resources over the summer (and late last academic year). Here are some of the highlights: The Bayeux Tapestry Journal of agriculture, food systems, and community development Japan Chronicle Oxford Biblical Studies Online Torrossa’s EIO Italian Studies  – Casalini’s online platform of European […]…Continue Reading New stuff for the New Year! Recently added to the Libraries’ collections

A recipe to keep mites off your cheese, circa 1778

In the same year that Captain Cook sailed to Hawaii and Great Britain declared war on France, Helen Weldon started her recipe book in Bath, England on January 29, 1778. In addition to keeping mites off your cheese, she includes recipes for Mock Turtle (Calves head) soup, Onion Soop [sic] and raspberry vinegar “for those who want a […]…Continue Reading A recipe to keep mites off your cheese, circa 1778

Why “Don’t Do Stupid Stuff” Becomes An Organizing Principle

With news reports suggesting the Obama administration is contemplating extending air strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) into Syria, it is worth revisiting Hillary Clinton’s implicit criticism that Obama’s foreign policy lacks any underlying guiding principles. You will recall that in her interview with the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, Clinton opined that […]…Continue Reading Why “Don’t Do Stupid Stuff” Becomes An Organizing Principle