I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I just finished Niall Ferguson’s “Kissinger: 1923-1968: The Idealist.” I bought this 882 page authorised biography for two reasons. First, I enjoy Professor Niall Ferguson’s writing. He is a rare academic who can write well. Second, I wanted to gain an insight into how the US government landed up in the Vietnam war. The book is not … Read more
“Writing is often the process by which you realize that you do not understand what you are talking about.” Shane Parrish . I find writing therapeutic. It clears the head. It helps me to better understand something. Words on the screen have a powerful ability to highlight any gaps in my thinking. The … Read more
It may seem obvious that the European Parliament can only scrutinise laws if they have had a chance to read them before they are adopted. It’s hard to review something if you don’t have a copy of what’s being proposed. It’s harder if you are sent a copy after the law’s been adopted. It’s so … Read more