The Sex Wars

The Channel 4 Video “Gender Wars”

Here is the video that caused all the discussion: What do you think?

11 months ago

When DEI means Deny, Exclude, Intrude

The daily stroll last week took us down Claremont Avenue where large picture window affords a passing glimpse into a…

12 months ago

When Milton met Galileo

I chanced upon this painting of the meeting between Galileo and John Milton and had a flashback to undergraduate days…

12 months ago

Progress is a Myth: We Live in Regressive Times

I've chuntered about progress as a myth for years now. Mostly - it has to be said - out of…

1 year ago

Lying to the Young is Wrong

In his day, the Soviet poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko' was something of an international rock star whose readings could fill sports…

1 year ago

Language Matters and the Mother Tongue

Lots of appropriately scornful responses to the charity Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide  published this week. First of all, it's 92…

1 year ago

Affirmation Generation

Vimeo has taken down the video "Affirmation Generation" but you can see it here. Take the time to watch this…

1 year ago

Literal Nazis and the Retro-transing of History

 Researching Marienbad and the Savoy led me to Erika Mann and all the gossip, scandal, politics, and drama of her…

1 year ago

Reasons To Be Cheerful

So much gloom, doom, and disaster that it's important to find counterbalances. Here are a few recent bright spots. Glasgow…

1 year ago

Cats and Pronouns

Cats and Dogs Dogs have owners; cats have staff. That's now a familiar saying but just as accurate nonetheless And…

1 year ago