I'm following the Senate hearing and trying to get this in before the recess finishes. This was written in real time. Dr Christine Blasey Ford looked nervous. She had right to be. Chuck Grassley painted them both as victims, saying that "Both [she and Brett Kavanaugh] had been treated" badly over the last couple of... Continue Reading →
Why I’m Not Nostalgic About The Past
I remember the first time my mum allowed me to have a Big Mac. We weren't allowed fast food often, and each time we were, it felt like a big deal. I was 8 and had outgrown the happy meals. Sitting upstairs, mum passed me the box with the burger that signified my transition from... Continue Reading →
Has Society Become Too PC?
Last Friday, I went down to London to visit a dear friend of mine. She introduced me to her friends and I got into a spirited conversation with one of her colleagues on a variety of topics. We talked about problematic artists (how do we view artists that commit crimes or in some way fall... Continue Reading →
What To Write About When You Don’t Want To Write About What There Is To Write About
There are days when I love writing. Days when I can log onto the internet and see a plethora of stories waiting to be explored. Other days, things that I've read mix with current events and I make strange links that make sense in my head. In the time since I started, I've written about... Continue Reading →
Do You Have “Good Character”?
I am a big fan of Dave Chappelle. He is one of the greatest comedians of our time and his observations on culture are among the most incisive there are. His stand-up special For What it's Worth is generally regarded as his magnum opus. This is my favourite part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75XKGVwGEt4 Through comedy, Chappelle asks an important question:... Continue Reading →