Part ONE Once long ago, in late 1976, I set out to write the great American Quaker novel. Or at least, a page-turning historical potboiler. It was to be be about Quakers on the island of Nantucket, during the American Revolution. Two of them in particular: the gruff but pious William Rotch, — who was … Continue reading The Island of Two Stories: A Four-Part Mini-Saga
Dyer: In Sudan, the thieves fall out The rival generals both want to strangle the democratic revolution that began in the streets of Khartoum four years ago Gwynne Dyer — April 16, 2023
Below is the front window in our living room. Last summer the Fair Wendy put a pole In The Yard, and added a circular bird feeding pan, up high enough to be out of squirrel reach. Now we have a pair of doves, some cardinals and other birds coming and going, particularly as Spring is … Continue reading Going Crazy In The Catbird Seat: Stuck in a House of Mirrors
[NOTE: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” and “what goes around . . . .” Who in the U.S. remembers the ten years of bitter jungle and urban warfare (and the dozen years of “secret” fighting before that), besides a rapidly disappearing remnant of veterans, a cadre of geezer peaceniks, a scattering of … Continue reading U. S. -Vietnam: Yesterday, Enemies: Today, Allies Against China??
[NOTE: When it comes to religion, history—and in this case the now established American historical religion of guns — for my money, Garry Wills is one of the best writers of his generation . And when Wills draws a bead with a pen his aim is generally true. As it is here.] New York Review … Continue reading Supremes & Guns & Kids: Our Unholy Trinity