Interesting article by Michael Kinsley about the notion of applying "original intent" to The Constitution. Here's the link. And if you hurry, you may still be able to read Daniel Ellsberg's recent piece for The New York Times. I don't necessarily agree with his view, either of the Vietnam war or his role in ending it, but I think this is an important essay by a man whose actions — good, bad or indifferent — had a huge impact on the world. Here's that link and you have about five more days before they begin charging for it.
I was negligent to not wish the great caricaturist Al Hirschfeld a happy 98th birthday last week on June 21. A few years ago, I had the thrill of spending a day with Mr. Hirschfeld and sitting for him as he sketched me, complete with NINAs in my hair. What a delightful, fascinating gentleman — and he probably still has more energy than I do, at half his age.