Nice story. Ummm…how did you get a Jag to go 280K miles? I’ve had some experience with English cars (TR4-A and Hillman Minx) and Lucas (“Prince of Darkness”) electrics and wonder what parts transplants were required.
From your map you have to have a boat. The bay and all the places to go to on the water.
Looks like you are in or near Anchorage.
My brother in law used to kept his two at Solomons across the way from you. One is his family's commercial fishing boat converted into a yacht. The other a sailing yawl. Sadly as old age and original sin takes over and he had to sell them. I would post photos of them if allowed.
He is a Californian who went east for his fortune. He did two Swiftboat tours off shore in Vietnam.
Really kind of you to say. I guess what made the essay worth writing for me was that I'm not sure anyone would peg me for the guy who picks up the guy with a gas can.
"Pro-life intellectuals and activists have long espoused the ultimate goal of making abortion “not just illegal, but unthinkable.” That requires a newfound commitment to building a culture that supports women and children, even if it flies in the face of some limited-government principles that conservatives have tended to favor."
That could be good news regardless of whether the judges or FDA are on more solid ground. Seems to be confirmation of what I've long believed: that simply outlawing abortion is a partial solution.
Fifty years of pretty much unlimited access has created an expectation that it will be available...to some extent. I think outlawing abortion is beyond this polity.
Related in that locking up the courts is in play. Possibly something to be explored in a future blog post.
What is the difference in outlook between a population that has never been free, revolted and were immediately enslaved under a new set of oppressors, and a population that has lived under democracy but now sees a group trying to rule over them by locking up the courts even though they do not enjoy majority support?
"“We do not agree with the authors of the Declaration of Independence, that governments ‘derive their just powers from the consent of the governed,’” enslaver George Fitzhugh of Virginia wrote in 1857. “All governments must originate in force, and be continued by force.” There were 18,000 people in his county and only 1,200 could vote, he said, “But we twelve hundred . . . never asked and never intend to ask the consent of the sixteen thousand eight hundred whom we govern.”
I would think the difference is that those who have known freedom are not going to tolerate efforts to roll back progress.
Nice article...made me think of the times I've picked up a hitchiker (I pretty much remember most of the times) although from your story it sounds like John wasn't even asking for a ride - but was happy to accept your gracious offer of help. I also remember some of the times I've decided not to stop in potentially dodgy situations. Anyway I wanted to comment FYI that here in Norway where I live, the 12 week time limit you suggest is actually the rule. This is Norway, which prides itself on a progressive society....could be a comon-sense solution to the abortion impasse in the US: "In Norway, women have the right to abortion on demand within the first twelve weeks of gestation (11 weeks and 6 days). If you wish to have an abortion after the 12-week time limit, you must apply to a special medical assessment board – called an ’abortion board’ – that will determine whether or not to grant an abortion."
1) RELIGIOUS adherence to recommended service intervals. 2) 85% easy highway miles 3) a new/used transmission installed at 260K.
Nice story. Ummm…how did you get a Jag to go 280K miles? I’ve had some experience with English cars (TR4-A and Hillman Minx) and Lucas (“Prince of Darkness”) electrics and wonder what parts transplants were required.
Re: Your long and winding trip
Good On You! as they say down in OZ
From your map you have to have a boat. The bay and all the places to go to on the water.
Looks like you are in or near Anchorage.
My brother in law used to kept his two at Solomons across the way from you. One is his family's commercial fishing boat converted into a yacht. The other a sailing yawl. Sadly as old age and original sin takes over and he had to sell them. I would post photos of them if allowed.
He is a Californian who went east for his fortune. He did two Swiftboat tours off shore in Vietnam.
We do have a boat--like to take it to St. Mike.
Your humanity and grace is heart warming. The world is better for your actions. BZ
Really kind of you to say. I guess what made the essay worth writing for me was that I'm not sure anyone would peg me for the guy who picks up the guy with a gas can.
Your story grabbed me because I'm not the type either. Got me thinking "let's see where this goes." I'm so glad I read it.
Great post today. Stumbled on this:
"Pro-life intellectuals and activists have long espoused the ultimate goal of making abortion “not just illegal, but unthinkable.” That requires a newfound commitment to building a culture that supports women and children, even if it flies in the face of some limited-government principles that conservatives have tended to favor."
That could be good news regardless of whether the judges or FDA are on more solid ground. Seems to be confirmation of what I've long believed: that simply outlawing abortion is a partial solution.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/04/mifepristone-ruling-abortion-pill-ban-pro-life/673677/
Fifty years of pretty much unlimited access has created an expectation that it will be available...to some extent. I think outlawing abortion is beyond this polity.
Related in that locking up the courts is in play. Possibly something to be explored in a future blog post.
What is the difference in outlook between a population that has never been free, revolted and were immediately enslaved under a new set of oppressors, and a population that has lived under democracy but now sees a group trying to rule over them by locking up the courts even though they do not enjoy majority support?
"“We do not agree with the authors of the Declaration of Independence, that governments ‘derive their just powers from the consent of the governed,’” enslaver George Fitzhugh of Virginia wrote in 1857. “All governments must originate in force, and be continued by force.” There were 18,000 people in his county and only 1,200 could vote, he said, “But we twelve hundred . . . never asked and never intend to ask the consent of the sixteen thousand eight hundred whom we govern.”
I would think the difference is that those who have known freedom are not going to tolerate efforts to roll back progress.
https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/april-9-2023?r=p3s3c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Thank you for your thoughts. Is there any data on how many women are "refused" abortion by the board?
Nice article...made me think of the times I've picked up a hitchiker (I pretty much remember most of the times) although from your story it sounds like John wasn't even asking for a ride - but was happy to accept your gracious offer of help. I also remember some of the times I've decided not to stop in potentially dodgy situations. Anyway I wanted to comment FYI that here in Norway where I live, the 12 week time limit you suggest is actually the rule. This is Norway, which prides itself on a progressive society....could be a comon-sense solution to the abortion impasse in the US: "In Norway, women have the right to abortion on demand within the first twelve weeks of gestation (11 weeks and 6 days). If you wish to have an abortion after the 12-week time limit, you must apply to a special medical assessment board – called an ’abortion board’ – that will determine whether or not to grant an abortion."