My favourite author, Christopher Hitchens is currently undergoing chemotherapy on his esophagus. Here is wishing him a speedy recovery. We need him on our side, as a soldier of reason, in the battle against the armies of the preposterous.

Christopher's comment on the matter; "I have been advised by my physician that I must undergo a course of chemotherapy on my esophagus. This advice seems persuasive to me. I regret having had to cancel so many engagements at such short notice."