Mohandas Gandhi – Another great literally shot down while promoting peace

When studying in India most of the Hindus I encountered seemed to be friendly, welcoming people. Sure, there were a few exceptions but on the whole, I found Hindus to be decent, tolerant people who knew what mattered most in life. But a disturbing trend has been brewing, perhaps catalyzed by the 1948 assassination of… Read More Mohandas Gandhi – Another great literally shot down while promoting peace

☮️☮️☮️ Radio Peace ☮️☮️☮️

“Love Train” (see last time) reminds me of another big song, “Peace Train” by Cat Stevens. After converting to Islam Cat Stevens (as Yusuf Islam) made some comments which attracted a lot of negative press and reactions from fellow musicians.  Cat Stevens at one time wrote beautiful, insightful songs that I thoroughly enjoyed as a… Read More ☮️☮️☮️ Radio Peace ☮️☮️☮️

Our ancient ancestors may have been more civilized than we are – Macleans.ca | Opinion

A new book offers a version of history in which we lived for thousands of years in large and complex societies without kings or cops Source: Our ancient ancestors may have been more civilized than we are – Macleans.ca Opinion: Sex and violence: The dual recipe for ‘success’ in the popular TV and literature we… Read More Our ancient ancestors may have been more civilized than we are – Macleans.ca | Opinion

Macron refused to take Russian Covid test – BBC News | Opinion

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron’s DNA. Source: Macron refused to take Russian Covid test – BBC News Opinion:  I laughed when I saw this headline. Not a lot of trust if Macron is concerned about the Russians pilfering his DNA in a Covid test. This… Read More Macron refused to take Russian Covid test – BBC News | Opinion

America’s conflicted liberals playing a dangerous game… for what?

For a while, I admired the US as a bastion of freedom. I tried to encourage positive dialog with US bloggers. That wasn’t always easy. There were a few enlightened US bloggers but sometimes with other bloggers I felt that old, stereotypical American xenophobia kicking in… “Oh, he’s Canadian… he just doesn’t know how inferior… Read More America’s conflicted liberals playing a dangerous game… for what?

The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, Time Traveler – Chapter 8, Part 2

Louis and Stella meet the Deadheads and are pleasantly surprised! © 2022, Michael William Clark. All rights reserved. Did you miss part of the story? Find it here! Things, indeed, were almost rotten to the core in both centuries. There was little difference between the old plunder by the blade and post-20th century corruption. Louis recalled… Read More The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, Time Traveler – Chapter 8, Part 2