This is something those deviants at Hinterland Who’s Who won’t tell you: Canada is a dangerous land. Why the original European settlers wanted to come here is beyond me. The native peoples had already immersed themselves in the natural way of North America, and were able to function as a part of its structure.

Madrigal had travelled the inner spirals of Cerebellum for longer than she could remember, dodging the bird shadows with their crow-skull heads and the hungry wolf spirits so that she could hawk her dream-spice to the Quiet Sleepers. She had seen more Inn Spires than most and she never tired of the mirror-spun magic and

Attended the launch party of my Facebook friend Jonathan Isaby’s book, Boris v Ken, co-written by Giles Edwards. No sooner had I arrived in a very crowded upstairs room at a pub in Horseferry Road when who should walk in but… “Britt Ekland!” I gasped excitedly to an SNP MP and a Scotland on Sunday reporter. Britt

…about me, but were too afraid to ask: I filled in a questionnaire for Total Politics magazine the other day and am featured in today’s Daily Politico page.

I don’t often comment on religious matters; it’s been some time since I could describe myself as “evangelical” and I’ve only rarely darkened the door of my local church since I became a minister. But a comment I just heard on BBC 24 has tweaked my interest. Supporters of the liberal wing of the Anglican

I’ve noticed a tendency among friends to be increasingly critical of Doctor Who as this season progresses. I’m not sure why this is; could it be that it has become a victim of its own success, that expectations are so high because the standard has been also? Anyway, in response to a (parliamentary) colleague’s suggestion that

Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn.  It’s going to be an evening to remember it seems.  June 24th, 2008 Secret Show at an undisclosed location as of now (I’ll update accordingly) White Hinterland Casey and Co.  (previously billed as Casey Dienel & The Flapjacks) have rolled thru Vermont in the past. Once at the Skinny Pancake with Laura Gibson and Visitations, and at

The run of June 23 thru June 25th, merely 3 days, is going to be an epic run of shows. I’m  We’re going to be kinda spoiled. Julia and I will be starting out the epicness with a night in Montreal checking out Leonard Cohen. Upon our return, Tues. June 23rd holds Jose Gonzalez at Higher Ground as well

The rain didn’t spoil tonight’s Party on the Boat gig at Westminster Pier, where MP4 played their latest gig. Top night, as usual (this was the fourth such annual event) and the band were in top form. Lots of “dad dancing” from the largely middle-aged audience, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But I have to