Elephant

When I published my first blog post a couple of weeks ago, I never imagined how many hundred people would read it; nor did I think so many people would take the time to send thoughtful, considered responses. But it … Continue reading →

What is it in the nature of man that makes us hate and cheat and steal and kill? Why do people get off on bigotry, intolerance and racial intolerance? – Human Nature, Gary Clail/On-U Sound System I thought again about … Continue reading →

I was brought up in the jewish faith, and so, at eight days old, I was circumcised. My circumciser – mohel, or מוהל – happened to be a dentist, although he could have been a rabbi, or solicitor, or telephone … Continue reading →

When I was temping after finishing my education, I was working in a shop which sold goods by mail order. They used a handling company called Ark H. Ark H, they told me, was the planet in the Hitchhiker’s Guide … Continue reading →