Month: January 2015
Not Muslims: People
Much too much has been said recenty about the need, or even the obligation, on the part of Muslims to condemn and distance themselves from the Charlie Hebdo murders. The most seductive reasoning I’ve heard for this is admirably pragmatic: however regrettable, it is a given that the actions of a few (be they racist […]
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My Year In Writing – 2014
EDITED TO ADD (with a huge facepalm): Oh, and I won the SF Comet contest! Another year over A new one just begun It may be corny to the point of maudlinity* to quote this particular song by Mr Lennon, but I can’t help getting a bit reflective upon the new year. Big changes occurred in […]
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