The Rise of the 1970s V-Hull Fiberglass Speedboat
The 1970s marked the golden age of the fiberglass V-hull speedboat. As recreational boating exploded in popularity across North America, manufacturers embraced fiberglass construction to
a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host
“Letterman was a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host. Leno was a great stand-up who became a mediocre talk show host.” –
Lawson: The Ohio Convenience Store That’s Big in Japan
Few retail chains are as closely associated with daily life in Japan as Lawson. With its bright blue-and-white signage and thousands of neighborhood locations, Lawson
Jimmy Carter and the Great Leap of Faith
“One of the most difficult problems for a journalist covering a presidential campaign is getting to know the candidates well enough to make confident judgments
when the wolves are silent
“And then there are the times when the wolves are silent, and the moon is howling.” – George Carlin
warm and silvery
“Maybe I’m getting tired – I can’t think of anything but nights with you. I want them warm and silvery.” – Zelda Fitzgerald, “Letter to