the homeless
Tonight I did something I have never done before. I sat down, took time, and spoke to one of our homeless people.
society
Our views on contemporary society; its foibles, its ignorance and its potential for great results.
the future is here
The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed. William Gibson
before diagnosing depression…
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes. William Gibson
pay attention to Eleanor
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. Eleanor Roosevelt
well said, Benjamin
Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin
testing your will
Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once. Paulo Coelho
my credo
I never had to apologise for something I didn’t say. unknown
soundbites
Soundbites and the three-word slogan have become the norm in most of our communication. They pervade our television news and our newspapers. They even influence our entertainment.
the curse of the bass player
Have you ever wondered why people who play bass guitars are the way that they are? Perhaps this story may help to explain.
how to prove you are a fool
‘Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one’s mouth and remove all doubt. Samuel Johnson
the art of konny steding
Our favourite street artist.
graffiti or street art?
Until an epiphany in Paris earlier this year, I thought that street art was a politically correct, apologist euphemism for graffiti.