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Slate Magazine. Christopher’s blog advised that he was undergoing radiation treatment and was unable to write in the Slate. Instead, there is an excellent 60 Minute interview that I enjoyed watching. All the very best, Christopher in your journey.
MoreThe battle of words continues. In my January 29, 2011 post, Christopher announced that The King’s Speech was a “good movie” but “very bad history.” Not surprising, Christopher received a rebuttal which he eagerly embraced with his latest volley. Hitchens to The Kings Speech screenwriter: Youre a dupe for the royal family. – By […]
MorePublished February 1, 2011. Hitchens vs. Blair – Should be interesting and controversial. In other words – a great read. Goodreads | Hitchens vs. Blair by Christopher Hitchens – Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists.
MoreReading produces extraordinary moments that trigger interesting ideas. I am reading Three Cups of Tea and Hitch22 at the same time. Last week, my reading brought me to a precise convergence: September 11, 2001. I read Dr. Greg’s and Christopher’s personal accounts of that historic day. On 9/11 both men were separated from their families: […]
MoreGoodreads | Catching Life By the Throat: Poems from Eight Great Poets by Josephine Hart – Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists. Christopher reminded me that poetry transcends generational and cultural differences by speaking to the human condition. Emotional insight, radical thoughts and shared joy or sorrow come from a few words that have been purposely brought together by a poet’s […]
MoreThe King’s Speech: good movie, very bad history. – By Christopher Hitchens – Slate Magazine. The Book Club spent Christmas Day at the movies. We started out with True Grit: NOT a Christmas theme and NOT my kind of movie. But all was not lost; just in the adjacent movie theatre we heard the audience clapping at […]
MoreCambridge “What is your idea of earthly happiness? To be vindicated in my own lifetime.” — Christopher Hitchens #Hitch-22: A Memoir# via Christopher Hitchens quotes The snowstorm began early morning and was in full force during my walk to work. Slushy, big flakes clung to my red umbrella as the familiar voice of Christopher came […]
More“Everybody does have a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay.” — Christopher Hitchens For the last week, I have been walking with Christopher Hitchens. Every morning, rain, snow or shine, I grab my iPod and head out the door for work. The time frame between home and work is approximately […]
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