The Absence of Why
The massacre in Tuscon which killed six (including a 9 year old child and a…
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The Kingdom of Paranoia
It’s usually at about this time of year that I become particularly sentimental and my…
The Deserving Poor
It’s long been forgotten, but there was a mini-recession between 2000 and early 2003. It…
The Stupid Party
I spent most of yesterday watching the results of the Australian federal election. Some may…
A Nuclear Nightmare
Last night, I had one of the most horrific nightmares I’ve ever experienced. I dreamed…
Review: “Red Plenty” by Francis Spufford
[AMAZONPRODUCT=0571225233] It’s rare to see anything brave or daring emerge from a mainstream publisher these…
Losing Generations
It has been nearly a month since I graduated. My life is slowly returning to…
Better and Worse
My grandfather liked to tell the following anecdote: one day, a man is walking down…