Nice to be quoted
Someone has just linked back to a review I wrote of Dust, Donkeys and Delusions. Looks like the SMH is getting the message with today’s Focus on Simpson. All very satisfying for a blogger.
Category: History
Protestant abuse history has been swept under the carpet brBy Victoria White | Irish Examiner
Thanks, Mark Colvin, for pointing out what we should all remember: Child abuse: it’s never been about religious denomination, it’s always been about adults having unchecked power. Some confronting lines: Magdalene laundries were a...
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple boss – News, Gadgets & Tech – The Independent
That has to be seen as a great pity for him personally, although not for Apple, which does not seem to be reliant on Steve to continue its growth. I think what many have...
Let every new word bloom (The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 Aug 2011, Page22)
Let every new word bloomThe Sydney Morning Herald13 Aug 2011â€�â€� We really have everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language’’ – Oscar Wilde, 1882. Forgive Mr Wilde, for he wasn’t to...
John Wesley’s Birthday
Another reminder from Writer’s Almanac of a great man in history. I will be using this for a reflection tonight at our Parent Information Evening for next year’s Year 9. Today is the birthday...
Pius XII protected Rome Jews, Israeli ambassador says – CathNews
I would love this debate to be put to rest, but I fear it never will. My limited reading of the history suggests that – like most people of his calibre – Pius was...
SMH Review: Graphic images hit the target (Spectrum, 18 Jun 2011, Page46)
This looks a bit interesting. Add to wishlist at Bookdepository! Graphic images hit the target By John McDonald Spectrum 18 Jun 2011 Everybody knows the classic war posters. Uncle Sam points at the viewer,...