The Geraghty's Away So the Rats . . .

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November 11, 2013

Good Morning Geraghty fans!

As you know, Big Jimmy G is off gallivanting on a well-earned vacation. Which means… no Morning Jolt!

Now, I would never presume to write anything that would serve as a "substitute" for that esteemed daily epistle. Nevertheless, as we have this e-mail opportunity, I am going to do what The Suits do best: Take advantage of Jim's lollygagging. So let's sell, sell, sell!

First pitch: Those of you who live in the Boston area (and that includes Fairbanks, Alaska) must attend NR's Big Beantown Benefit Bash on November 20th. It will feature NR All Stars Mark Steyn, Jonah Goldberg, Kevin Williamson, Jay Nordlinger, and the aforementioned Geraghty—all of them (and you!) to be fortified by Harpoon beer, ale, cider, homemade pretzels, heavy hors d'oeuvres, all of them holding forth with wit and wisdom on the issues of the day.

Did I mention that this fundraiser (to help NR, which really could use the help) is to be held at the Harpoon Brewery? I think I did. Well, please join us! Space is limited (only 60 people can fit in the fancy Harpoon facility and we are more than half-way towards that number, and I've charitably refrained from any Jonah-sized joking). Reserve your place here.

Second pitch: We've got a great cruise coming up, May 17–22, 2014, to Bermuda on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. You're coming, right?

I'm happy to announce that former Senator Jon Kyl has just agreed to join our already illustrious speaker line-up, which includes John Yoo, Bing West, Norman Podhoretz, Midge Decter, Mona Charen, James Lileks, the aforementioned Goldberg, Geraghty, and Williamson, Rich Lowry, Amity Shlaes, and many more. A great trip's in store (leaving conveniently from the New York metro area port of Cape Liberty, New Jersey).

If you've always thought about coming on a National Review cruise, and have yet to do so—and admit it, you do want to sail with us—then NR's 2014 Bermuda cruise is the perfect toe in the water. Join us! For more information visit www.nrcruise.com.

Alright, these e-mails can't just be about finding ways to crowbar money out of your wallet. So allow me on this glorious Monday to treat you with three random blasts from the past.

Enjoy this trio of curmudgeonly treats by the great Florence King, from her revered "Misanthrope's Corner" NR column:

From the March 22, 1999, National Review, her review of Christopher Hibbert's acclaimed biography,George III: King on King.
From the July 26, 1999, National Review, her love letter to the USPS: "Miss King Goes Postal."
From the January 22, 2001, National Review, her warning that America is under attack: "The Invasion of the Duh People."

Darn, I just can't not sell: I strongly encourage you to purchase her two great collections, Deja Reviews and Stet, Damnit! You can find them at the NR Store.

Happy Veterans Day,

Jack Fowler
Publisher

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