Brush up on 19th century slang over at the Art of Manliness. I’ve told you where it is, so clean out the gullyfluff and don’t give me any fimble-famble about not polishing up the ol’ saucebox.

Sir Richard Steele on duels and quarrels: “Most of the quarrels I have ever known have proceeded from some valiant coxcomb’s persisting in the wrong, to defend some prevailing folly, and preserve himself from the ingenuity of owning a mistake.”

Snapshots and Screenshots:  I’ve been enjoying Tim Challies’ ebook, Snapshots and Screenshots, a collection of his twelve favorite essays and articles.  Check it out.  It’s free and worth the read.