I Guess That’s the Thing

About love at first sight. It does exist. But doesn't hit like a punch. Instead grows like a seed. If you water it. And doesn't. If you don't. It can wither. And die. At any point you like. Or can flourish. For eternity. In the palm of held hands. Between shared lips. In one mind … Continue reading I Guess That’s the Thing

An Unsolicited Response to Christian Porter’s National Press Club Address

On his Facebook page, which was swiftly deleted, and from which I was blocked - predictably: First time I've ever seen a man fellate himself, his colleagues and his (socio-) economically fascist obsession for an hour. But I will grudgingly take you seriously with the following retorts (reality checks): It's not taxation without representation for … Continue reading An Unsolicited Response to Christian Porter’s National Press Club Address

The (artist once formerly known as) Prince is dead.

During my childhood Sinead O’Connor’s Nothing Compares 2 U was a favourite of mine. At least until I discovered she was bald. Hey, I was a kid. And us men, we’re all at least a little superficial. It probably wasn’t an issue of attraction, anyway. Guess I just thought women should have hair. But I … Continue reading The (artist once formerly known as) Prince is dead.

Atheism

Religion’s biggest and most fundamental problem is that it’s complete fiction.  I don’t mean that just in the sense that it’s not true.  I mean that in the sense that it’s deliberately fabricated.  Ironically, the reason why it’s a problem that religion is fiction doesn't have to manifest itself in religious ways. To wit: the … Continue reading Atheism