It's time to admit that the right wing has achieved its main goal and that all the sturm und drang now drifting from those quarters is an attempt to change the subject in hopes we won't notice.
Claude M. Ballard, Jr. had no appetite for luxury, excess, or display. In his days at Goldman he kept no limo. Taking the subway to work was good enough for him.
The truth is, most of you reading this had at least one teacher who changed your life -- by steering you in the right direction, or just believing on you. I know I did. Thank you, Mr. Mizzi and Mrs. McCauley.
