Morning in Radiator Springs

Sobriety, laudable in many respects, does imply rigidity of thought. The best presidents were open-minded, and generally open to a drink. The nondrinkers, at least over the last century or so, were terrible presidents.

On one of my favorite BBC series, “One Foot in the Grave,” the put-upon central character Victor seems to have a recurring nightmare. He’s often shown moaning in his sleep, speaking out loud  [more...]