Show Me on the Doll Where This Book Hurt You
A poem that addresses not only the limited thinking behind censorship, but also the dangerous implications of the practice. By Daniel W. Wright. To read it - click on the post's title.
Aphorisms Unplugged: Go the Extra Mile.
This expression is frequently dished out as advice to do more than is required, in order to impress the boss. In its original context, however, “going the extra mile” is much more than simply a way to get ahead in a competitive world. To discover what it really means - click on the post's title.
The Lottery: Who’s the Lucky Scapegoat?
The Lottery ends with a famously disturbing plot twist, one that has provoked controversy since the instant it appeared in The New Yorker. What point was Shirley Jackson making? To find out - click on the post's title.
