The Economist has a slew of articles on Solzhenitsyn. They also cover “Obamamania” and how it may be hurting his campaign, John McCain’s perceived advantage in the West, and Colorado as a swing state.
Today I read an article more or less about gentrification of America’s cities in The New Republic.
Head over to New York Magazine to read about the “New New Face,” as well as James Wood.
All in all, some interesting reads. The other day, Ryan and I watched a documentary called Born Rich, which was made by Jamie Johnson, one of the Johnson & Johnson heirs. It certainly looks like a life of ease, but also a meaningless one. It sure does echo Ecclesiastes. I think it’s pretty telling when one person born into wealth chooses to work for $50,000 a year when he already has millions and brings in a high six-figure salary from the family.
