Masada and Jerusalem: a land of walls and endurance
This piece surveys Jerusalem and Masada through ancient and modern layers. It notes Dome of the Rock, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Masada’s Herodian fortress as symbols of continuous conflict and identity, linking Masada’s no surrender ethos to ongoing Jewish Arab tensions. Photographs by author.
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A Cosmopolitan Crisis Behind a Conference Dinner
An Australian short story entry follows David and Stephen Wallis at a university conference. Amid infidelities and marriage strain, Anne’s affair with Fulham unfolds while Willis plots a public restitution via a sly, personal revenge song. The narrator recalls youth, football, and a scholarly life amid mounting discomfort.
Townsend’s Corny Tale Stirs Neighbors and Dad
Local fragment recounts a boy named David Townsend and neighbors mishandling tools. The account notes playful mischief with corn and stones, extra drive strip, and Dad’s strong reaction as the scene shifts with improvised actions and a messy but lively event.
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