(Guest post.) 1. Returning to the debate… Andrew Hartman’s a smart guy.  He wrote a thoughtful critique of my work (here and here).  But his timing, at least for me, was poor.  He posted just as I was leaving for a two and a half month sojourn into the wilds of Oregon and Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail with my wife, kid, and dog (for those who want a bit more, see these photos).  Now back, I appreciate the opportunity to reengage the debate that Hartman sparked.   Though I agree with much of what Andrew said in his pieces, Read more