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A few quick reflections on the year that has been, including my most popular Substacks, as well as a heartfelt thanks to all who have been part of On Point.
Christmas in the Colonies
This poem was written by Thomas Bracken (1841–1898) – the Irish-born New Zealand poet, journalist and politician.
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Flashback: Do You Remember How You Felt in 2019?
This is history’s constant lesson: no one… no country, no empire, no ruler… is entitled to the top spot forever.
Dickens the Man
To be sure, his daughter Katey was correct: Dickens was a wicked man – a very wicked man.
