No doubt about it, we’re fighting war. But where – or who – is the enemy ? What do you believe ? What is ‘information’ and what is ‘propaganda’ ? And if you do see the enemy what exactly will you do ? Invisible foes tend to make make you… click here for more
So, I’m a mad scientist. And I post an advert for anyone willing to donate organs, I’ll pay good money. You apply, because either, you’re a bit stupid, or really strapped for cash. You turn up to my surgery and I tell you what the fee is and you don’t… click here for more
I was deeply saddened and still physically sick in my stomach after I heard the news bulletin in which it was reported that Chris Hipkins is demanding mandatory contact tracing in all places “where people gather”. Why? What does it matter ? You may be tempted to ask. What have… click here for more
The other night, with a slightly sadistic bent and the absence of an easily accessible pencil to poke my eye out with, I made myself sit and watch the entire first episode of FRIENDS. Partly because Jennifer Aniston – who I really can’t watch unless she’s alongside somebody funny –… click here for more
When someone fails spectacularly at their job – in their area of expertise, we say, jokingly, “You had one job…” – implying the failure. Lt. Uhura has one job: Communications officer. Mr. Spock has one job: Science officer. Scotty, the same, engineering, and Bones: Medical Officer. Captain Kirk – on… click here for more
Many years ago, we flew over a small bit of Pacific, across the Rockies and into Calgary airport very early one morning click here for more
Reading Mark 10, where the young man approaches Jesus to ask about eternal life. What does this passage mean ? What does it teach ? Well clearly Jesus is condemning rich people; isn’t He ? Not really, He is identifying for this bloke what it is that is stopping him… click here for more
Having worked from home in my own office for the past few years, here are some tips and suggestions I came up with for anyone thrust suddenly into this shady world; to help you navigate out again, when this is all over. And I’m assuming you’re at home doing office… click here for more
So, I added a ‘blog’ feature to the Snowman’s Igloo sandpit. The intention is to put thoughts down coherently before I post them to social media. With that in mind, I tried to install a social ‘share’ plug-in to my WordPress site so that I can easily share the stuff… click here for more
