Monthly Archives: January 2026

Books to give away

Zur deutschen Fassung. I think they have become useless. Admittedly, these are somewhat older editions. But law school was one Cold War ago. I also ask you for a minute of silence for the US State Department lawyers, who, with … Continue reading

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The last sunset of 2025

My father sent this photo from Kastl, a village in Bavaria, not far from where I grew up. It’s actually one of the nicer villages in the area, with an old monastery in Romanesque style, and with ample opportunity for … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Zen Master

As I hear the news from Venezuela, I am reminded of the ending of “Charlie Wilson’s War”. We’ll see.

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