Ghost in the Shell is one of those classic anime movies that seasoned fans recommend to newcomers. Like most anime, it began life as a manga. Ghost’s progenitor was the cyberpunk-themed series by Masamune Shirow which ran from 1989-1990. Its original Japanese name was Kōkaku Kidōtai which means “Mobile Armored Riot Police.” This was the […]
Although I’ve so far confined myself to reviewing fiction, I’ve decided to cross the threshold into the non-fiction world. Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and a professor at the University of Toronto. Recently he’s become a bit of a celebrity and the center of controversy. He’s also suffered bitter attacks from both the far […]
Since “The Star-Spangled Banner” has been at the center of controversy in recent years, I thought it appropriate to reuse and update an article I wrote a few years back. Most people know (I hope) that Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics over 200 years ago during the War of 1812. Few people know that […]
