Our Midwestern Reading

Apologies for the light posting today, a phenomenon which is sadly sure to repeat itself between now and Labor Day. We're scrambling to prepare for two major reporting trips—one to East Africa, the other to the American Heartland. On top of that, we've got a lecture to prepare for—next Tuesday, we'll be regaling Brooklynites about the history of Zima (the clearmalt beverage, not the Elm City-born actress).

We did want to note, however, that we've recently come into temporary possession of a copy