21st Century
Best Pods of 2021
Lockdown has caused the proliferation of podcasts, with every Tom, Dick and Harriet taking to the pod waves. And, slightly awkwardly, I’m no exception. But
30th December 2021
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The New Yorker
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beauty
Echoes from Eternity: 33. Clive James on his own Mortality
I was genuinely saddened by the news of Clive James’ death last year. He always struck me as such a fascinating and fascinated man, humane
11th June 2020
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BOOKS/WRITING
Some thoughts on leaving BookFace
I wouldn’t call it panic or even alarm, exactly. But we could call it mild perturbation. Nearly a fortnight ago, I finally departed the life
30th September 2017
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Ancient History
The woman at the well: 5-times married… but with what significance?
It’s a much-loved story. It’s midday, baking hot, and deserted. Nobody in their right mind goes out then. Except a Samaritan woman. And Jesus. It
13th July 2017
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ARTS
On Human Transience and Mortality: Clive James’ JAPANESE MAPLE
Have been playing catch up with a few New Yorker back issues in the last couple of days – like buses, you get none, and
25th September 2014
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apologetics
Why getting popcultured is no bad thing: thoughts on Steve Turner’s latest
Regular Q readers will know that matters pop-cultural are regularly considered here. And one of my favourite books of recent years on any subject is the
6th September 2013
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cartoons
Friday Fun 42: Beware the narrowing of the circles in which you move and have your being
My mind is steeped in the mad and self-referential world of conspiracy theories at the moment, as I try to make a way through to
6th June 2013
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ARTS
Friday Fun 36: Bloggers in Therapy
Every blogger needs to feel the love. But it’s a dangerous pursuit. And sometimes, we need help to get over our hangups. The cartoon department
22nd February 2013
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20th Century
The Lie Factory and the destructive power of political ‘narrative’
The presenting issue behind the article was the hysteria whipped up against Obama’s healthcare proposals in the US – something which those of us with
10th October 2012
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21st Century
The subversive messages of a dollar bill
I’d been vaguely aware of these from a while back, but had never looked carefully at them. It wasn’t until they were used as running
8th October 2012
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cartoons
Friday Fun 26: US Election Season cartoons
The last New Yorker of September was the annual cartoon edition – with some genuine chuckle-worthy moments. Many of them pick up on the rigours and
5th October 2012
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ARTS
Friday Fun 24: More perils of modern relationships
Reliable as ever, The New Yorker Cartoon production line has produced a few corkers recently. Couldn’t resist these. Especially the killer paisley. I’m now on
21st September 2012
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