The Albion Spring?Was Corbynism the British Gen Z equivalent of the Arab Spring?Sep 25, 2022Sep 25, 2022
A Busted FlushThe gambler possessed presence, verve, charm and humour. He was also blessed with a smile that illuminated salons, and a comedic turn of…Sep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021
William of the PeopleI’ve always been pleased that my parents named me William. It’s a name rich with history and gravitas. Our current heir to the throne is…Sep 21, 2021Sep 21, 2021
The Human ProblemFollowing the formation of the state of Capitopia, the government of this new nation poured enormous financial resources into the…Sep 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021
Covid-19 and the Death of Social Media?I have often opined — usually to the sound of incredulous laughter — that social media is a fad, and that sooner or later a particular…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Brexit is a WolfPolitics is dirty and corrupting. I try to avoid writing about it, preferring more ennobling subjects; philosophy, psychology, art…Nov 18, 2018Nov 18, 2018
Memories of the Dark BlackConducted in near-darkness, the blues dances of the 70s and 80s have been airbrushed from mainstream consciousness. But I was there.Feb 3, 2015Feb 3, 2015
Existentialism in the Age of #SocialMediaIf you get the feeling that you’ve become a passive feed/hashtag junkie, then maybe existentialism can help.Jan 18, 2015Jan 18, 2015
Pop Goes The FreedomWas 20th century pop music the emotional fall out from American slavery? What does its decline say about freedoms today?Jan 13, 2015Jan 13, 2015
