Aug 042017
 
Semi-colonic anguish hurts

Semi-colonic anguish? Semi-colonic anguish sounds awful, like a disease … how apt. Does it affect authors? Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. All they do is show you’ve been to college.” Kurt Vonnegut Jr A while back, with much excitement, I discovered the semicolon unaware of the adventure […]

Jun 142017
 

Deal not Allowed at Westminster? In order to properly understand the big picture, everyone should fear becoming mentally clouded and obsessed with one small section of truth. Xunzi With all the fog and I received the note below from my friend Jacky Collins this morning and she asked me to share it.

Dec 252016
 
Rage, Anger, Untruths, War … or  Human Kindness … Christmas spirit

It’s easy to slip into a negative feeling about political mischief, corruption and so on. I’d be very surprised if most of the vilified people don’t have a kind and generous side, and people who have little but good things to say about them.

Sep 132013
 
A Bolting Horse on the Road to Damascus

Where might things be going right? This is a tad different to the usual strident cry for investigation and retribution.