The Dark Prince

Robert Novak, diagnosed with a brain tumor, has retired. I guess this would be a good time to recommend his book from last year, The Prince Of Darkness: 50 Years Reporting In Washington.

He's full of great war stories, and takes no prisoners. It would have been a fun read in any case, but the way he was involved in the Plame Affair made it extra timely.

In a happier story, let me congratulate my friend Virginia Postrel, who seems to be doing great a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer.