Mike Pilewski writes about life, politics and culture in the United States
Editor’s note: I wrote this article, like those prior to it, in my capacity as Online Editor of Spotlight magazine. Every so often, we hear from a reader who insists that we are absolutely, flat-out, dead wrong about something. This is fine; people are entitled to their opinions, and we would really like to hear them. Occasionally there has been … >>
A German friend of mine once commented that a lot of states in America seemed to be named after women: Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, Georgia, even North and South Dakota. At first glance, this would seem to be true. Lots of women in history were named Virginia, Mary, Carolina and Georgia, and in our time there is a … >>
If you’re ever in Pagosa Springs or Creede, Colorado, go to a Mexican restaurant named Kip’s Grill and order the most expensive thing on the menu. Then tell them that Mr. Pilewski sent you. The specialty of the house, number 9 on the menu, is called The Pilewski. It’s three flour tortillas, stuffed with pork barbacoa, provolone cheese and chipotle, … >>