A serpent passes

When I first saw William F. Buckley Jr. on television, I thought he was a serpent. No doubt it was an episode of Firing Line, and most likely during the 80s. I was in high school; Ronald Reagan was in the White House. I was a already a member of Green Peace and a critic of the President.

Over the years I learned to appreciate his singular mastery and appreciation for the English language.

Buckley died yesterday, may he rest in polysyllabic peace.