NEARLY everyone in North America is aware that September 22-23 is the official beginning of the autumn season. Since childhood, I’ve loved fall — the earthy colors, crunchy leaves, crisp evening air, and clear skies provide textural thrills for any writer, and cooler temperatures offer a much-needed respite following aContinue Reading

SINCE when does the so-called Family Channel host so many programs that center around transhuman themes? Simple answer: when Disney owns it. Back in the late 1990s, Fox’s Rupert Murdoch (Newscorp) and Haim Saban made Pat Robertson an offer he couldn’t refuse — sell his highly successful Family Channel andContinue Reading