Why be Vaccinated?

Why be Vaccinated?

I heard it again and again. Probably you did, too. “It’s just a cold! The dangers are being overblown by the media.” “When it’s my turn, I’ll be standing in line with bells on.” “No way am I going to let them vaccinate me with something experimental.” “Having the...
What is Truth?

What is Truth?

If you’ve been watching or reading the news, you will be aware that there seem to many versions of the truth, at least in politics. I’m not going to even try there–let’s stick with religion! So, what is truth? There are various philosophical theories about...
Less Than Charming

Less Than Charming

The trouble with writing as a retirement gig is that there are SO MANY books I want to write! After Unforgivable, which will be out in a month or so, I want to write about Frits’s mother in a book called, The Truth Was Different. Then, I want to overhaul...
What is a Virus?

What is a Virus?

There are some things that I just think are cool. One of my interests (that is perhaps not shared by many) is in viruses. Frankly, I think ‘bugs and germs’ are fascinating. So, allow me to share. Perhaps you’ll think they are, too.  What is a virus?  A virus is...
Pain. What the Point?

Pain. What the Point?

What do Martin Luther, Dr Paul Brandt and all of us have in common? Have you ever been in pain, whether emotional or physical? If you live on planet Earth, chances are you have been—or will be—at some time. We don’t enjoy pain and would do anything to protect our...