Gertrude Himmelfarb, Past and Present

*BUMPED.*

At Amazon, Gertrude Himmelfarb, Past and Present: The Challenges of Modernity, from the Pre-Victorians to the Postmodernists.

Amber Lee's Partly Cloudy Forecast

Partly cloudy tomorrow, but warming up a little.

It's been wonderfully mild this last few days. Perfect for lounging around watching baseball, reading, and blogging.

Here's the lovely Ms. Amber, at CBS News 2 Los Angeles:

President Trump Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

At Fox News Insider, "Gold Star Family Speaks Out After Meeting Trump at Arlington."

Also, "6-year-old Christian Jacobs Meets President Trump on Memorial Day."

People ask why I so enthusiastically support our POTUS, @realDonaldTrump.

This is why. The man genuinely loves and cares about America. pic.twitter.com/EZkYeHQJcV

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) May 29, 2017

Kathy Griffin Apologizes

Following-up, "'Comedien' Kathy Griffin Beheads 'President Trump'."

The pushback against this has been furious, from both the left and the right.

At USA Today, "'I went way too far': Kathy Griffin apologizes for Trump 'beheaded' photos."

More at Twitchy, "WATCH: Kathy Griffin begs for forgiveness in apology video. Do we believe her?," and "Squatty Potty, whose mascot is a pooping unicorn, cuts all ties with Kathy Griffin."

W. August Mayer, Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism, and the Transformation of the West

*BUMPED.*

I've got this book on order.

Get yours at Amazon, W. August Mayer, Islamic Jihad, Cultural Marxism, and the Transformation of the West.

Victoria Justice Sizzling in Stunning New Shoot for Sorbet Magazine's June Issue

At London's Daily Mail, "Victoria Justice puts on a sizzling display as she poses for new magazine shoot."

'Comedian' Kathy Griffin Beheads 'President Trump'

If this were Obama being beheaded... Ahem.

See, Ed Driscoll, at Instapundit, "NEW CIVILITY WATCH: Annual CNN host* Kathy Griffin Beheads Donald Trump in Shocking Photo Shoot."

It's pretty graphic. Seriously, Ed posts a content warning at the entry.

And see the Washington Examiner, "Journalists condemn gruesome Kathy Griffin photoshoot with beheaded Trump," and "Donald Trump Jr. on 'disgusting' Kathy Griffin photo: 'This is the left today'."

American Defeat in Vietnam Was a Political Choice

An excellent video, from Victor Davis Hanson, at Prager University.

Hanson's new book, The Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won, comes out in October.

Laura Carno, Government Ruins Nearly Everything

*BUMPED.*

At Amazon, Laura Carno, Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues from Uncivil Servants.

'Toxic Masculinity'? In the Marines? You Can't Be Freakin' Serious?

I want to use the full f-word in the headline. It's much more effective at getting the point across, but I'm restrained by the examples of good people, who communicate effectively, without resorting to profanity. Or, in other words, I'm trying to maintain my civility.

But I swear (pardon the pun, heh), Vox is killing me here.

Our postmodern society has lost its mind of its come to the point where we can't equate masculinity with violent martial sensibility. What not, if at all, is warfare but for masculinity? Women who become soldiers and warriors become more masculine, do they not? I'm dumbfounded at this, but then, SNFU (society's now f***ed up).

See Vox, and thankfully, James Woods below:

The Marine Corps has a "toxic masculinity" problem https://t.co/fEXzlzKcsZ pic.twitter.com/aoWfggWG2z

— Vox (@voxdotcom) May 29, 2017

#ToxicMasculinity pic.twitter.com/9hHezz0uvf

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 29, 2017

Rick Atkinson's 'Liberation Trilogy'

This is really cool.

Atkinson's the author of the World War II histories, An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943; The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944; and The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945.

You can purchase all three together, at Amazon, "The Liberation Trilogy" Boxed Set.

Thanks for your support!

Steven F. Hayward, Patriotism Is Not Enough

From Steven F. Hayward, at Amazon, Patriotism Is Not Enough: Harry Jaffa, Walter Berns, and the Arguments that Redefined American Conservatism.

'A Bridge Too Far'

My mom took me to see this flick when I was a kid.

It's available in DVD, at Amazon.

Danielle's Gersh's May Gray to June Gloom Forecast

Well, at least it's cool and pleasant.

It's been a wonderful holiday today. I watched "Band of Brothers" all day, and I've got the Braves at Angels on Fox Sports West right now.

Hope everyone's having a great Memorial Day.

Here's the fabulous Ms. Danielle:

Joan C. Williams, White Working Class

*BUMPED.*

This is great!

At Amazon, Joan C. Williams, White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America.

Victoria Justice on the Beach in Mexico

At London's Daily Mail, "Caliente! Victoria Justice poses on the beach during Mexico getaway as she celebrates sister's 21st birthday."

ICYMI: Richard B. Frank, Guadalcanal

I posted this book back in December. My son gave it to me for Christmas. It's excellent.

At Amazon, Richard B. Frank, Guadalcanal: The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle.

Time Rips Off Mad

Some stuff you just can't make up.

Once More, With Stealing Dept.
TIME MAGAZINE RIPS OFF MAD MAGAZINE?https://t.co/dWYykrr4tJ pic.twitter.com/bfYrj2DpUb

— MAD Magazine (@MADmagazine) May 18, 2017

Halsey at the Billboard Music Awards (VIDEO)

I meant to post this the other day. Amazing.

At London's Daily Mail, "She's keeping cool! Halsey wears tan bralette amid soaring heat on carpet at Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas."

You just gotta ❤️ @halsey! #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/apLKDJgCJV

— BillboardMusicAwards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2017

Finding Florida

The Angels just finished up a 10-day road trip, hitting Tampa Bay and Miami on the last two legs. (They finished 4-6 for the trip.)

While at the Marlins, Fox Sports West showed the most spectacular views of Miami during the little snippets after the commercial breaks. It's so beautiful. I'm blown away. I want to go there as soon as I can.

And so, imagine my interest reading this piece at yesterday's New York Times travel section. I've never been to Florida. It wasn't all that high on my list for vacation spots, but Miami sure did move up the rankings after the Angels' three-day series.

Check it out:

Wherein @imjasondiamond takes a road trip to find the real Florida https://t.co/aMPvQDqzSk pic.twitter.com/JCUvQtAa5T

— NY Times Travel (@nytimestravel) May 24, 2017