Recent Comments

1. about 12 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   Where is this petition hiding, and why haven’t we seen it?

2. over 13 years ago on Bound and Gagged

   B & N isn’t so right, it’s in trouble, too, just not as deep as Borders. I hope “books on paper” never become obsolete, but I love the antique ones.

   Buying books isn’t a luxury – Erasmus said it best, “whenever I have a little money, first I buy books…”

3. over 13 years ago on Frazz

   Those who can do, teach; those who can’t write the legislation which keeps us from teaching.

4. over 13 years ago on Cow and Boy Classics

   Absolutely! Well-said, Ms. Mack.

5. about 14 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   By the way, it’s “Culpeper” not “Culpepper” folks. Just getting the name right.

6. almost 15 years ago on Shoe

   Did study Latin (one hand up) and do understand it (second hand up) as I’m a Latin teacher! The Quayle quote is posted in my room; amazing how many students don’t get it. Alas, they don’t “get” English either - grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation are over their heads. Even worse, most don’t care, making that “teaching of Latin” part more of a challenge.

7. almost 15 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   On behalf of us Virginians, yes, it mostly is that way : )

8. over 15 years ago on Frank and Ernest

   Funny, good joke, shame it was more likely a cobra used than an asp. Admittedly, many more puns and so forth to be made with the latter.

9. over 16 years ago on New Adventures of Queen Victoria

   It would be a lot better if “emperor” were spelled correctly!