Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
“My mother comes from a vanished world, a place and a time that no longer exist. I have always thought of her as a visitor stranded here; an emissary from … Continue reading Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Category: Autobiography
Living with a Wild God
“Try inserting an account of a mystical experience into a conversation, and you’ll likely get the same response as you would if you confided that you had been the victim … Continue reading Living with a Wild God
The Rainbow Comes & Goes
“My mother comes from a vanished world, a place and a time that no longer exist. I have always thought of her as a visitor stranded here; an emissary from … Continue reading The Rainbow Comes & Goes
Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens
“About a year ago, I was informed by a doctor that I might have as little as another year to live. In consequence, some of these articles were written with … Continue reading Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens
Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
You can tell people of the need to struggle, but when the powerless start to see that they really can make a difference, nothing can quench the fire.” Leymah Gbowee, Mighty … Continue reading Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
Résistance
Palais de Chaillot, Paris, 7 June 1940 “Rumours are flying, all flatly contradictory, but it seems clear that the Germans are advancing on all fronts. It’s only a matter of … Continue reading Résistance
Tracking Down Mortenson’s Schools In Pakistan – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
Tracking Down Mortenson’s Schools In Pakistan – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011. Here is an update on Dr. Greg. It will take time to find the truth … Continue reading Tracking Down Mortenson’s Schools In Pakistan – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
Opinion | Greg Mortenson — after the tea has been spilled | Seattle Times Newspaper
Opinion | Greg Mortenson — after the tea has been spilled | Seattle Times Newspaper. The blogs and twitters are frantically trying to put the pieces together! Truth can be … Continue reading Opinion | Greg Mortenson — after the tea has been spilled | Seattle Times Newspaper
Greg Mortenson’s ‘Three Cups Of Tea’ Web Of Lies Grows
Greg Mortenson’s ‘Three Cups Of Tea’ Web Of Lies Grows. On the Road is in the middle of reading Stones into Schools. It is a compelling account of the Dr. … Continue reading Greg Mortenson’s ‘Three Cups Of Tea’ Web Of Lies Grows
Slate Magazine – An Update on Christopher
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 … Continue reading Slate Magazine – An Update on Christopher
Hitchens to The Kings Speech screenwriter: You’re a dupe for the royal family. – By Christopher Hitchens – Slate Magazine
The 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 … Continue reading Hitchens to The Kings Speech screenwriter: You’re a dupe for the royal family. – By Christopher Hitchens – Slate Magazine
Hot Off The Press: Hitchens vs. Blair by Christopher Hitchens
Published February 1, 2011. Hitchens vs. Blair – Should be interesting and controversial. In other words – a great read. Goodreads | Hitchens vs. Blair by Christopher Hitchens – … Continue reading Hot Off The Press: Hitchens vs. Blair by Christopher Hitchens
