On the death of Kim Jong Il, one wit tweeted that he liked to think that God had let Havel and Hitchens decide who would be the third one to go. That’s funny, but if ideas have consequences, and they do, then there are a few other considerations. We often say, when someone passes away, …
Not Compassion at All
You have a button in front of you, placed there by a helpful genie. But instead of giving you the standard three wishes (and why doesn’t anybody ever wish for ten wishes?), the genie has limited your options. If you push the button, the real income of all the “have-nots” in the world will double …
Caroling in Friendship Square
Pull, Don’t Push
Today’s happy news is that the next hard copy of Credenda is off to the printer this very day. This means that this is your second call to get yourself one. Go here to purchase this issue only. And, if you have not done so, go here to subscribe to Canon’s newsletters generally (look to …
The Mother of Shameless Appeals
Here is a clip asking you to consider a gift to CanonWIRED. Thanks very much for your involvement.
Now Taking Orders for Wordsmithy
My most recent book is at the printer now, and should be on the shelves at Canon later this week, with steam rising off of them, like they was a stack of hotcakes. The book is all about the writer’s craft, and how not to do things with your verbs like was done in the …
A Really Good Interview
Four Kinds of Puritan
I just recently finished a magnificent book, The Puritan Origins of American Patriotism, and a taxonomical breakdown occurred to me. I thought I’d share. There are four kinds of Puritan, stretching across the centuruies. Since the sixteenth century, the story has mostly been one of devolution, although there have been some delightful throwbacks here and …
An E-Bookstore Named Vryso
Here is an interesting promotion for an e-bookstore. Take a gander.
Big Dragon’s Tooth Giveaway
. . . which you can get to by clicking here.