Paraglider

My favourite theme is Rational Philosophy, applied variously to politics, religion, ethics and society. I think we have the power, and the responsibility, to reason our way to a better World. I strongly uphold Bertrand Russell's view: The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. My collected articles on a Rationalist theme can be found at The Rational Express.

When not working, writing or reading, I play Classic & Flamenco guitar, and walk a great deal, even in the extreme climate of the Persian Gulf. Shops, I avoid like the plague, having little interest in non-essentials. (Guitars and books are essential).

And I travel a lot. Originally from Scotland, I've worked, mainly in Broadcast Engineering, in such foreign places as England (!), most of Western Europe, Poland, East Germany, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, South Africa, Sudan, Canada and that strangest of all, the USA.

Thank you for reading me on Hubpages. My most nearly autobiographical hub is Zen & the Art of Paragliding where you can learn where my assumed name came from. If you would like to read my poems, or other writings, you'll find them at Agnes's Surprise, where you'll discover that my real name is Dave McClure. Except now you already know!

Like everyone else these days, I have a Facebook account and am also on Twitter. And of course you're very welcome at PARAPLEXED, formerly 'The Paranormal Hotel' and originally 'Helga's Chickens'.

"to look, with equal non-attachment, at a piece of gold, a stone, or a piece of dirt" - (Bhagavad Gita).