A Few Ugly Words about Beautiful People

One of the world’s leading fashion designers was quoted in The New York Times as saying, “I hate ugly people. Very depressing.” Well, if you look anything like me you almost feel you should apologize to the poor little petal: “Dear Mr. Fashion...

Value Your Church, Whatever Its Faults May Be

There’s something I like about group photos. You know the sort of thing: a class of children sitting with their teacher, freshly scrubbed and on their best behavior; a bunch of people attending a conference; a crowd at a wedding, all dressed up to the nines....

When In-Your-Face Evangelists Drive You Crazy

On a Saturday afternoon, I am on the top deck of a bus in northwest London when a young woman comes up the stairs and starts preaching loudly. The bus is full of people who are all minding their own business, hoping the bus will be able to crawl its way at least...