Monthly Archives: November 2021

Paying for Pleasance

Posted on November 27, 2021 by JC

One of the many cultural curiosities about Japan that I was never able to understand while living there was the existence of hostess bars and clubs. Such places are found all over the world but tend to be hidden from … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Society | Tagged , | Comments Off on Paying for Pleasance

A Long Short Journey

Posted on November 14, 2021 by JC

One of my goals for this year was to read Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, yet another book I have had on my shelf for many years and had yet to read. But also a much beloved and … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Literature, Religion, Society | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A Long Short Journey

Force and Discomfort

Posted on November 6, 2021 by JC

There has been a lot misuse recently of the idea of “being forced”. That is the subtle but important difference between “being forced” and “being compelled” or “coerced”. With the way dictionary definitions are being changed this is not completely … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion, Society | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Force and Discomfort