When we think of war we think of men and mud and blood. We think of horror, death and destruction, everything in its path lain waste. But wars don't have to be huge to be devastating. Regardless of size all wars are fought by individuals, soldier and civilian, we are encouraged to think of them … Continue reading FEAR OF HEIGHTS
I am a parent. There I said it. I have children, too many children, I keep telling the youngest that I am taking him back but he just smiles at me and nods kindly. He owns me and somewhat undermines my attempts to convince myself that I am not defined by my kids. I am not, … Continue reading THE KINK IN YOUR JOLLIES
When I was a boy if my father was ever in error or had a misadventure he would always somehow manage to give the impression that whatever it was hadn’t actually happened. This gave rise to the notion that my father was unerring, which he was, except he wasn’t. It’s just that I have absolutely … Continue reading BUILT-IN OBSOLESCENCE VS. BUILT-IN REDUNDANCY
THE ACCIDENTAL HUMAN 