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This correction could only be found in a New York Times wedding announcement

By Matthew Dicks | January 8, 2017 | Comments Off on This correction could only be found in a New York Times wedding announcement

I’m not a fan of the New York Times wedding announcements. Based upon some number crunching by The Atlantic, it’s clear that these announcements amount  to lists of white people who graduated from Ivy League schools, work as Congressional staffers, and/or work as elite attorneys. Not exactly scintillating reading. Not exactly folks in need of…

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One of the most remarkable pieces of writing in New York Times history – for reasons that will surprise you

By Matthew Dicks | May 30, 2016 | Comments Off on One of the most remarkable pieces of writing in New York Times history – for reasons that will surprise you

A New York Times piece from July 2009 entitled Cronkite’s Signature: Approachable Authority is truly remarkable.  It’s not remarkable because of the content. The information and insight into Walter Cronkite is interesting but hardly groundbreaking or revelatory.  And it’s not remarkable because of the writing style or particular assemblage of words. It’s well written and effective…

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