Fortnightly Flotsam: Human Doings (not Beings), Tolkien, Chesterton, Amis, and Dalrymple

Clarification for a Confused Reader

A reader asks if the “Mystical Erections” title means that the Brethren of the Free Spirit were hitting people over the head with their erections. It’s one of those questions that immediately clog the brain with so many responses, you’re left speechless…

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Former editor of Gilbert Mag and columnist for NC Register. Freelance for many print pubs. Publishes here every Monday, plus occasional pieces during the week.

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