Finished the girl's 10th grade homeschool evaluation with PA Homeschoolers Susan Richman.

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On the way to closing night of "Orphans."

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The spoils.

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Chess tournament final pairing. (He’s currently tied for 2nd.)

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A tiny crying toddler and Donald J. Trump share the cover of the July 2 Time Magazine.

The crying Honduran girl on the cover of Time was not separated from her mother, father says

The original was a stunning image, which has been used to criticize ICE’s policy of separating children from parents attempting to immigrate at the border — a policy which Trump says he dislikes. The animated version of the Time cover makes it clear that this is a composite picture, though of course the emotional power…

Uneasy Lies the Head — Tyrant: Shakespeare on Power

John Stubbs reviews Stephen Grenblatt’s Tyrant: Shakespeare on Power The psychology and spectacle of villainy and the intoxicating nature of power clearly preoccupied Shakespeare. The grandeur, amoral freedom of action and sheer theatrical potential of tyrants must have moved and excited him. The case of a confirmed murderous dictator, after all, especially one with the…

Small child propped on her elbows, using laptop computer.

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The girl is intrigued by the plot twists in _The Mayor of Casterbridge_.

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If you care about things like acting, or people, go see "Orphans." I'm overwhelmed by what I saw tonight.

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