MAY 29, 2009 --

Who is this man?

AI alum throwing out a first ball at the official opening of the Broadway Show League 2009 season, May 28. More photos next LPR.

MAY 26, 2009 --

No Menschlichkeit Here ...

Prices in Torrington, CT, on May 13. LPR fears price levels as of May 21. Mr. President, are you aware the oil companies have resumed squeezing us?

MAY 26, 2009 --

LPR Did Not Steal "LPR" From Others …

Via Google, LPR has learned that their are other usages of these initials as shorthand.

One "LPR" refers to "Laryngopharyngeal Reflux" -- a medical condition that might be signaled by heartburn. LPR assures clicksters the initials, as used here, come from Lonely Pamphleteer Review, and were not suggested by any other source.

MAY 26, 2009 --

LPR Congrats to …

Rocco Landesman, named by President Obama to head the National Endowment for the Arts. Rocco has appeared previously in LPR, as pitcher of "The Producers" team in the Broadway Show League, and winner of four BSL championships. His other interest, till named to head the NEA, was serving as president of Jujamcyn, owner of several Broadway theaters.

MAY 26, 2009 --

LPR suggestion for President Obama …

The following headline from the AP appeared online, May 22:

"Obama vows not to send people to war without cause" (giving the commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy}

In view of the provision in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, would you change that vow to not sending people to war without a declaration of war from Congress?

All good wishes,
LPR

MAY 12, 2009 --

No Night Hawks Here ...

This image of a lighthouse -- not a painting by Hopper

Just an LPR photo, not a copy improper

MAY 12, 2009 --

Questions for Pundit* David Brooks …

What is the legacy of our Founders brave

Was it not freedom -- our nation to save

Or would you maintain 'twas just security they gave

With sovereign power to government from cradle to grave

*LPR note: Edward Bellamy used "pundit" in "Looking Backward"