And hot off the press -- the LGB Alliance are reporting that the pub has back down after taking legal advice. Lesbians are lawfully allowed to hold 'speed dating' events while excluding males in England and Wales. https://twitter.com/AllianceLGB/status/1697542335502913536
What caught my eye was your proper use of the adverb "hopefully". Americans could stand to learn its usage - it grates on my ear every time I hear it misused. But then I may be bordering on a Grammar Nazi so ...
Ah, you could moonlight as a copy editor then. Copy editors are one of the unsung heroes of publishing to my mind -- grammar totalitarians every last one of them -- so necessary as a writer, your mind can play tricks. You know what you 'think' you wrote, but words may be actually missing on a page. A good friend is a former copy editor.
As always, I look forward to Your articles on Friday, Ma'am. I'm sorry to "hear" about Your troubles with concrete and air traffic. Modern times.
And nice catch on the article about Trump. "So as we peer into even the most uncertain of futures, we retreat to the safe ground of rationality." Weeeel... Some-a us do. And, giving it some thought, I agree with the author that the U.S. is likely on the path to political chaos. Trump is almost certainly gonna be the nominee. I don't think Chris Christie has a prayer, and can't see anybody else toppling Trump either. I would like to think otherwise, but I can't. ICBW, of course, so there is that.
I sure hope the new Children's minister is non-woke. I think it's a great idea to have a Children's minister. I'd like to see a non-nonsense "Department of Children" over here. Never happen.
And You were right, Michelle. That was an interesting read about the new head of Your Army, "Roly" Walker. I was sorry to "hear" that the Sergeant Major Chant, who schooled Walker on saluting, died in Afghanistan.
You make a good point about the new disorder, POGD ("Prison OnSet Gender Dysphoria"). I could only skim the article, as it disgusts me so much.
I was very sorry, indeed, to hear about Róisín Murphy. "Surely she must have known that no woman is permitted to do that without first having her thoughts vetted by the mostly male guardians of correct gender thought?" And sorry to hear she apologized to the mob. Like the article said, it just emboldens them. Ah well...
I was glad to hear about the Letby inquiry, tho, so there is that.
But the whole British Museum fiasco is more convoluted than a can-a worms. And I'm real sorry to hear about all the land being scarfed up by the autocrats' children.
That was a great article on M. Braganza, who debunked the debunkers on the supposed fake book. Haha!
Now, to read the transcript of M. Grossman's interview. I'm sure I'll like it. And, as always, TY for Your work. Hope the writing is going well, and Your dog is fetching like he should. (He?) TYTY, Michelle.
So pleased you liked the articles. I put a couple more up for Ludicrous Life as I forgot to do something on West Africa and France's waning influence there. I do not think it is good for the West.
Nearly finished this Viking ms. The first draft is nearly done and I want it into my editor before I go down to London for the annual author's lunch. Still no word from my agent on my Murrow ms (sigh) but I suspect she was overtaken by events and I can't work on it until I get the Viking done in any case.
And my dog's training is ongoing. Little did I realise the mistakes I was making when he was a puppy (basically allowing too much freedom in the garden). It is just going to take time to retrain.
TY for Your reply, and the articles. I was on a Zoom, and just now read the ones with Dr. Grossman. In the first one, that was linked to in the article You posted, she talked about a guy named John Money. I had previously heard about this pervert, but learned some more about him. Having 10 year-olds imitate sex acts? Forcing a boy to present as a girl because a medical tragedy cut off his member? He committed suicide after he found out he was a boy all along. Still Money's philosophy reigns supreme.
TY again.
Glad to hear about book! Good luck on the Murrow. And with Your puppy. Time heals all (or most) wounds.
It's awful about the concrete, but what happened to Sophie is tragic. TY, again, for the link, Michelle. It was a great catch. I thought the final paragraph was really insightful of her.
If the UK and the US had brokered a peace deal in Ukraine or better yet not meddled for the set up in the first place, vs pushing an agenda for an endless war while elites fill their pockets perhaps all that money spent could have been spent on crumbling infrastructure (school) for their respective countries. Oh yeah, I forgot-“fighting for democracy”
Renew infrastructure is not 'sexy' or a vote winner. It is a necessary part of government but boring. A bit like ensuring the rat population does not grow out of control -- most voters pay no attention until the rats are invading their homes and thus an easy place to cut corners.
Personally I'd have rather 911 had not happened or the rise of ISIS, or Putin had not embarked on his recreation of Imperial Russia project.
I think what is currently happening in Franco-Africa (namely the collapse of the French influence) is v worrying. Sorting out the messes France made in the 20th century diplomatically has cost the US much. If back in 34/35 France had actually stood up to Hitler as per their obligations under the Versailles treaty (Shirer mentions this in his Berlin Diaries) , I suspect the world would have been a very different place. And then there was Vietnam...https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/analysis-france-losing-its-diplomatic-grip-on-west-africa-hsxhq6k0v or https://archive.is/vGZEC
So are you comparing Putin with Hitler? Truthfully, I really don’t know what to think. My viewpoint has been formed by looking in the rear view and seeing all the endless wars the US has participated or instigated (whether or not declared war) and seeing all the lies that we were told(like fighting for democracy) to justify these wars. Yes, Vietnam but also Central America, Iraq, Afghanistan-most of middle east- and so many more. And all the while there was a completely different agenda centering on control or just plain greed.Supporting democracy is noble if that is in fact what is happening in any situation. I feel badly for the Ukrainians but they are just pawns for the likes of the Zelenskyys, Bidens, Cheneys. Peace should be the goal.
As Colin Powell said “ if you break it, you buy it-and are responsible”. Just tired of us helping to break so much.
I will be reading up on Franco-Africa. I don’t pretend to be an authority on any of it. And I certainly don’t think Putin is a good guy
Thanks for the links and conversation. Always want to learn.
Putin is Putin. I think there may be worse in the wings. He is closer to Stalin in his penchant for finding new and interesting ways to rid himself of troublesome underlings.
What I meant is France failed to contain Hitler when they had undertaken certain obligations to do that. Equally Italy failed Austria when they didn't oppose Hitler in 37 but that is another story.
Zelenskyy did what the US did not expect him to do -- he stayed and fought. If Ukraine didn't have a national identity before, they do now.
France-Africa is currently known as coup alley. It is where the Wagner Group has been really active.
Thank you for this link as well. The author’s viewpoint was interesting and food for thought. I found the comments representative of life today. Those that had differing viewpoints were often referred to as “comrade”. Thank you for the civil discussion.
And hot off the press -- the LGB Alliance are reporting that the pub has back down after taking legal advice. Lesbians are lawfully allowed to hold 'speed dating' events while excluding males in England and Wales. https://twitter.com/AllianceLGB/status/1697542335502913536
Good!
I thought of you when I read the Miriam Grossman transcripts. She is excellent, isn't she?
Yes I think she’s great. I have her latest book but haven’t read it yet. Barnes & Noble wasn’t displaying it last I heard. Shocking.
Shadow banning is a problem in the UK as well.
It is such a shame. The American Booksellers Association did sign the Freedom to Read statement.
Haha! "Justice for Jenny" arrives. Nice catch, Michelle.
I thought you'd be interested.
Michelle, nice weekly report. Per usual.
What caught my eye was your proper use of the adverb "hopefully". Americans could stand to learn its usage - it grates on my ear every time I hear it misused. But then I may be bordering on a Grammar Nazi so ...
Ah, you could moonlight as a copy editor then. Copy editors are one of the unsung heroes of publishing to my mind -- grammar totalitarians every last one of them -- so necessary as a writer, your mind can play tricks. You know what you 'think' you wrote, but words may be actually missing on a page. A good friend is a former copy editor.
Hello Northumberland! This is Ohio calling again.
As always, I look forward to Your articles on Friday, Ma'am. I'm sorry to "hear" about Your troubles with concrete and air traffic. Modern times.
And nice catch on the article about Trump. "So as we peer into even the most uncertain of futures, we retreat to the safe ground of rationality." Weeeel... Some-a us do. And, giving it some thought, I agree with the author that the U.S. is likely on the path to political chaos. Trump is almost certainly gonna be the nominee. I don't think Chris Christie has a prayer, and can't see anybody else toppling Trump either. I would like to think otherwise, but I can't. ICBW, of course, so there is that.
I sure hope the new Children's minister is non-woke. I think it's a great idea to have a Children's minister. I'd like to see a non-nonsense "Department of Children" over here. Never happen.
And You were right, Michelle. That was an interesting read about the new head of Your Army, "Roly" Walker. I was sorry to "hear" that the Sergeant Major Chant, who schooled Walker on saluting, died in Afghanistan.
You make a good point about the new disorder, POGD ("Prison OnSet Gender Dysphoria"). I could only skim the article, as it disgusts me so much.
I was very sorry, indeed, to hear about Róisín Murphy. "Surely she must have known that no woman is permitted to do that without first having her thoughts vetted by the mostly male guardians of correct gender thought?" And sorry to hear she apologized to the mob. Like the article said, it just emboldens them. Ah well...
I was glad to hear about the Letby inquiry, tho, so there is that.
But the whole British Museum fiasco is more convoluted than a can-a worms. And I'm real sorry to hear about all the land being scarfed up by the autocrats' children.
That was a great article on M. Braganza, who debunked the debunkers on the supposed fake book. Haha!
Now, to read the transcript of M. Grossman's interview. I'm sure I'll like it. And, as always, TY for Your work. Hope the writing is going well, and Your dog is fetching like he should. (He?) TYTY, Michelle.
So pleased you liked the articles. I put a couple more up for Ludicrous Life as I forgot to do something on West Africa and France's waning influence there. I do not think it is good for the West.
Nearly finished this Viking ms. The first draft is nearly done and I want it into my editor before I go down to London for the annual author's lunch. Still no word from my agent on my Murrow ms (sigh) but I suspect she was overtaken by events and I can't work on it until I get the Viking done in any case.
And my dog's training is ongoing. Little did I realise the mistakes I was making when he was a puppy (basically allowing too much freedom in the garden). It is just going to take time to retrain.
TY for Your reply, and the articles. I was on a Zoom, and just now read the ones with Dr. Grossman. In the first one, that was linked to in the article You posted, she talked about a guy named John Money. I had previously heard about this pervert, but learned some more about him. Having 10 year-olds imitate sex acts? Forcing a boy to present as a girl because a medical tragedy cut off his member? He committed suicide after he found out he was a boy all along. Still Money's philosophy reigns supreme.
TY again.
Glad to hear about book! Good luck on the Murrow. And with Your puppy. Time heals all (or most) wounds.
The Telegraph published an article by 'Sophie' this last week who had asimilar thing happen to her -- only found out when she was 22 that she'd been born a boy. It answered so many questions for her! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/sophie-ottaway-rare-birth-defect-gender-surgery/ or https://archive.is/B57yh
And this is more about crumbling concrete story as it is in many more more buildings. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/01/crumbling-concrete-threatens-hospitals-homes-schools/ or https://archive.is/fKUcj
Finally popped my head back up and saw this. TY.
It's awful about the concrete, but what happened to Sophie is tragic. TY, again, for the link, Michelle. It was a great catch. I thought the final paragraph was really insightful of her.
If the UK and the US had brokered a peace deal in Ukraine or better yet not meddled for the set up in the first place, vs pushing an agenda for an endless war while elites fill their pockets perhaps all that money spent could have been spent on crumbling infrastructure (school) for their respective countries. Oh yeah, I forgot-“fighting for democracy”
Renew infrastructure is not 'sexy' or a vote winner. It is a necessary part of government but boring. A bit like ensuring the rat population does not grow out of control -- most voters pay no attention until the rats are invading their homes and thus an easy place to cut corners.
Personally I'd have rather 911 had not happened or the rise of ISIS, or Putin had not embarked on his recreation of Imperial Russia project.
I think what is currently happening in Franco-Africa (namely the collapse of the French influence) is v worrying. Sorting out the messes France made in the 20th century diplomatically has cost the US much. If back in 34/35 France had actually stood up to Hitler as per their obligations under the Versailles treaty (Shirer mentions this in his Berlin Diaries) , I suspect the world would have been a very different place. And then there was Vietnam...https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/analysis-france-losing-its-diplomatic-grip-on-west-africa-hsxhq6k0v or https://archive.is/vGZEC
Op ed from the Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2023/08/31/africa-instability-should-concern-the-west/ or https://archive.is/BHgFF has some of the latest debacle. My paternal grandmother, Cold War Warrior that she was told me always remember that the French had trouble fighting their way out of a paper bag.
So are you comparing Putin with Hitler? Truthfully, I really don’t know what to think. My viewpoint has been formed by looking in the rear view and seeing all the endless wars the US has participated or instigated (whether or not declared war) and seeing all the lies that we were told(like fighting for democracy) to justify these wars. Yes, Vietnam but also Central America, Iraq, Afghanistan-most of middle east- and so many more. And all the while there was a completely different agenda centering on control or just plain greed.Supporting democracy is noble if that is in fact what is happening in any situation. I feel badly for the Ukrainians but they are just pawns for the likes of the Zelenskyys, Bidens, Cheneys. Peace should be the goal.
As Colin Powell said “ if you break it, you buy it-and are responsible”. Just tired of us helping to break so much.
I will be reading up on Franco-Africa. I don’t pretend to be an authority on any of it. And I certainly don’t think Putin is a good guy
Thanks for the links and conversation. Always want to learn.
Putin is Putin. I think there may be worse in the wings. He is closer to Stalin in his penchant for finding new and interesting ways to rid himself of troublesome underlings.
What I meant is France failed to contain Hitler when they had undertaken certain obligations to do that. Equally Italy failed Austria when they didn't oppose Hitler in 37 but that is another story.
Zelenskyy did what the US did not expect him to do -- he stayed and fought. If Ukraine didn't have a national identity before, they do now.
France-Africa is currently known as coup alley. It is where the Wagner Group has been really active.
Thank you for your reply. Always thoughts to ponder.
As luck would have it, the Telegraph has a deep dive into what is happening in Ukraine. It makes for interesting reading. I assume you come down on the realist side rather than the hawk side which is where I am at. But I thought you might find the analysis interesting. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/03/why-russia-putin-war-turning-ukraine-favour/ or https://archive.is/CctmQ
Thank you for this link as well. The author’s viewpoint was interesting and food for thought. I found the comments representative of life today. Those that had differing viewpoints were often referred to as “comrade”. Thank you for the civil discussion.