Why we yearn to be owned

The other day, while travelling, I found myself staring at the lanyard hanging from the neck of a fellow passenger. Not in a threatening way, you understand. More in the way bored people develop an unhealthy fascination with things that have absolutely nothing to do with them. I squinted to see the logo. Who did … Read more

Ascot Made Me Do It: Flags, Fools, and More Than a Flicker of Pride

My opinion on the royal family may not receive applause in all British households, but I’ve come to think they’re an outdated, unnecessary institution. The older I get, the more republican I become. They’re a dysfunctional family – elevated to a level of deference that more than irks me. That’s not to say I haven’t … Read more