Analysis and Comment

Loving addicts like Charlie Sheen

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

In my early 20s, I came to appreciate what it means to fall head over heels. He was erudite, aloof and utterly unattainable. Or so I thought. When he finally looked my way, my heart literally skipped a beat. But my good sense ran a mile. The cracks began to appear not long after we Read more

Don’t rebuild the Christchurch Cathedral

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Yes, it was glorious, but a great weakness has been horribly exposed – stone buildings are deadly in an earthquake zone. The Anglican cathedral in the heart of Christchurch has become a forlorn, desolate tomb; felled by a destructive double-act of God. The massive earthquake of 4 September was the first blow which no doubt weakened Read more