A menu for goodness can provide adequate sustenance only if the words feed the soul of the person who consumes it What’s wrong with just being nice? Nothing, right? It’s the least anyone can do. And, sometimes, more than some can manage! That’s what I’m thinking about as I stand hemmed in on a packed … Continue reading Introduction
Pure Niceness, Complex Niceness and Genuinity
Some people have ill intentions and all have the capacity for barbarism - but some also have consciences and ALL have a heart I believe that human beings are inherently good. I believe that human beings are inherently compassionate. Living beings will do all they can to survive, to procreate, and to see their offspring … Continue reading Pure Niceness, Complex Niceness and Genuinity
Friends Forever – We Were On A Break But I Just Can’t Stay Mad At You
I'll be there for you - when the rain starts to pour. I’ll be there you - like I’ve been there before. I’ll be there for you - cos you’re there for me, too. Whenever I’ve needed a little televisual pick-me-up in the last 20 years, Friends has been there for me. And I really … Continue reading Friends Forever – We Were On A Break But I Just Can’t Stay Mad At You
Assorted Song Lyrics: 2000-2018 – Philosophy, Fun And Face-Melting Solos
I’ve written tons of songs over the past 20 years - some just for myself and many others for the various bands I’ve played in: Genuine Fakers, Old Boys & The Dirty Birds, General Musings, Emperor Koko, Bayla-Bayla and now Sutra. I’ve been the lead vocalist at times, I’ve played guitar and I now play … Continue reading Assorted Song Lyrics: 2000-2018 – Philosophy, Fun And Face-Melting Solos
Existentialism and Genuinity
Don’t let anyone take away your right to be free - especially yourself I must admit - the depth of my knowledge on existentialism before beginning to write this blog was pretty thin. I’d read The Outsider by Albert Camus, and loved the Absurdity of it. The way the lead character Meursault just ghosts through … Continue reading Existentialism and Genuinity
Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer’ – BTS album review
Before I give you my thoughts, I’d just like to clarify that I’m writing this review because I said I would listen to this new release and I wanted to honour that, as I believe the overwhelmingly positive response from the ARMY to my recent blog post warrants it. While reading through your wonderful messages … Continue reading Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer’ – BTS album review
Smells Like BTS Spirit – The Tale of One Small Tweet and One Giant ARMY
It’s been a strange week for me on Twitter. I only signed up last month after years of avoiding it. I didn’t really fancy another social media commitment, knew I’d quickly become addicted to checking it and, having read Jon Ronson’s excellent book So You Been Publicly Shamed, didn’t fancy any potential hassles that might … Continue reading Smells Like BTS Spirit – The Tale of One Small Tweet and One Giant ARMY
The Sulk, The Tao and Genuinity
You can’t always get what you want - but you can always cherish what you get I’m a terrible sulk - always have been and probably always will be. Earlier today something didn’t go my way after I’d spent a lot of time, effort, imagination and love crafting something - only for it to be … Continue reading The Sulk, The Tao and Genuinity
Dad’s Dementia and Something for Sammy
I refuse to teach my boy how he should be a son, but I will gladly let him teach me how to be a dad There were a variety of reasons why I decided to start writing a collection of my thoughts on the different subjects that make up this blog - principally it was … Continue reading Dad’s Dementia and Something for Sammy
