THE ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE On a recent walk through the park, I saw a mother pushing a baby in a pram while a boy of about three lumbered behind. At some point the toddler fell and began to scream with vehemence. Rushing to his aid, his mother set him on his feet again, but he pushed h
OF FAIRYTALES AND CYNICS In my corner of the world a phenomenon persists that defies local laws. I’m talking about the consequence of believing in street fairies. Most of us have grown up with the idea of fairies and elves and goblins who perform feats of magic. For over a century