Daily Archives: September 20, 2019

On The Neglected Ironies Of Coercion Culture

For some time, I have found myself to be deeply troubled by the implications of the contemporary hostility towards coercion that has made itself plain in language and culture.  Few people would doubt, for example, that rape is a horrible … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Lost Art Of Finding Our Way

The Lost Art Of Finding Our Way, by John Edward Huth This particular book is a fascinating one because it explores one of the fundamental issues of our age, and that is the way that our use of computerized maps … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Art Of Wandering

The Art Of Wandering:  The Writer As Walker, by Merlin Coverley Admittedly, I am far better as a writer than as a walker, but both are activities I tend to enjoy, so long as they are not overly strenuous.  My … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Chairs Are Where The People Sit

The Chairs Are Where The People Sit, by Misha Glouberman with Sheila Heti This book was not quite what I expected it to be.  Once upon a time I wrote a play called “A Play About Chairs” that made fun … Continue reading

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