Stroke Ward
These people were young once. They had homes, jobs, families, arguments, dates on Friday nights…
Tag: health care
At the Midnight Veterinarian
It was serious. Normally, a litter tray at the end of the day is a…
The Bottomless Man
We all give off false impressions. The man who seems crass may be trying to…
The Irresponsible State
On Monday, David Cameron made a rather rambling and long winded speech; my other half…
The Stupid Party
I spent most of yesterday watching the results of the Australian federal election. Some may…
Slavoj Zizek: Living in the End Times
A lengthy but illuminating exposition of Zizek’s latest batch of ideas:
Cuts and Casualties
Yesterday, I became aware of a horrific case in Peterborough. The local primary care trust,…
A Prayer for Contingency
Last October, my parents paid a visit to London. They spent the first few days…
The Politics of Waste
Commentators often try to obscure simple truths by utilising the dry vocabulary of economics. Behind…