Thanks to Kevin, Sophia and Dena for keeping the controversy simmering during my protracted absence from the Ink Desk. I’ve been in the midst of a multitude of travels over the past three weeks including Charleston, Rhode Island, Kansas City, and Santiago, Chile, all of which have militated again my ability to write for this site. It’s good to be back!

Earlier this year, I gave a paper on “Chesterton and the USA” at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. My friend, Paul Kengor, who teaches at GCC and who has written several noteworthy books, alludes to my talk in his latest column for Catholic Exchange. Here’s the link:

http://catholicexchange.com/2011/06/27/155020/