Loren Steffy

The Economist has some of the best obituaries around. When the print edition arrives, I always turn to the last page first. The writers really outdid themselves with this one. https://www.economist.com/obituary/2026/07/02/a23a-had-more-adventures-than-most

A23a had more adventures than most The world’s biggest iceberg has finally melted away, aged 40 or so

This Fourth of July is special. Celebrate by reading George Orwell's classic and reflecting on the responsibility of democracy. "By all means, light the fireworks, open a beer and smoke that brisket to perfection. But somewhere between the cooler and the lawn chair, spend a couple of hours with Orwell and reacquaint yourself with the vigilance our democracy demands of us." (Link in the comments)