In a debate by Intelligence Squared U.S., the motion of which is “Science Refutes God,” the always eloquent and extremely impressive speaker Dinesh D’Souza said the following as a response to a question concerning religious experiences: “We’re talkin’ here about an experience [of having the sense of some experience of God] that’s been had by... Continue Reading →
Well, it’s very modern, you know – to build buildings such as these, skyscrapers they’re called…gratte-ciel…grattacieli…cloud-gorers, even. I’ve heard it said that the skyscraper began here – what an honor! William Le Baron Jenney! I once read « Le luxe des ‘skyscrapers’, c’est de permettre à l’être humain de monter au-dessus de lui-même. » - oh! and... Continue Reading →
Today is Friday. I am sitting at a Starbucks typing this – something I very rarely do (typing at Starbucks, that is). I recognize the staff here. I think maybe one or two of them recognize me. I usually come here with a buddy of mine, sometimes on a Friday, but he is out of... Continue Reading →
Now, I cannot – will not – divulge certain information as to exactly how and where, but, I recently found myself becoming acquainted with a prostitute. ‘Acquainted’ is not a euphemism – I have not paid her for sex, let alone engaged in it with her. When I told her I wanted to write about... Continue Reading →
A friend once expressed to me a frustration that prevents him from becoming more of a reader. After leaving a second-hand bookstore, he explained (empty-handed) that everything is arranged by author and since he knows no authors, he can’t look for and find anything he would perhaps like to buy and read. I pointed out... Continue Reading →
How I hate to see an apple peeled! One morning in the early spring, I was out for my usual weekend bike ride (and yes, I mean bicycle – how “bike” becomes or became motorcycle is another topic). After zigzagging through the side streets of the suburbs for some time, I came to the trails... Continue Reading →
DA-PHNE (chicago) 