Monthly Archives: February 2025

Shōgun Review

Posted on February 28, 2025 by JC

Shōgun by James Clavell, Hodder & Stoughton, June 20th, 2013 (originally published in 1975) The last review I did of a fictional work about the Japanese by someone who is not Japanese was my review of Rising Sun by Michael … Continue reading →

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The People Vs. Slush Funds

Posted on February 18, 2025 by JC

There has been a lot happening in the United States since Donald Trump’s inauguration particularly surrounding the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which is headed by Elon Musk. Unlike mass media, I don’t have a short memory and so … Continue reading →

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A Caution to Converts

Posted on February 7, 2025 by JC

Whether to Christianity, a political “ism”, some weird cult or regrettably even veganism, there is nothing more likely to infuriate those around you than the sudden zealous condemnation of behaviour you used to engage in or at least not disapprove … Continue reading →

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