Monthly Archives: October 2014

Bicycle Thieves (#2)

This is an updated version of an edition that first appeared in 2011 What more dispiriting experience is there for a cyclist than discovering that their bike has been nicked?  This has happened to me twice.  The first time it was the first bicycle I owned … Continue reading

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The Elephant in the Room (# 2)

This edition is an updated version of one I published in 2010 As the sun goes down this Wednesday evening the seven day Jewish festival of Succos will begin. Some of you may know this festival as The Feast of the … Continue reading

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