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Continue reading →: The more I learn, the more I realise how little I knowAre you a lifelong learner? That’s a strange thing to ask. Anyone who has stopped learning is either brain-dead or dearly departed. Everyone is learning something new all the time, even if they don’t know it, or show it. More importantly, however, the lifelong cycle of learning must also include…
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Continue reading →: Big Bullshit StoryIn the encounter she is describing, Bialik was not terrified of the man or the t-shirt. She was terrified of the truth that the message on the t-shirt conveyed.
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Continue reading →: Comfortably number one, but…There’s nothing like a guitar solo to immediately endear you to a song. There are, of course, many great guitar solos in recorded music history, but a great one can leave you forever entranced.
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Continue reading →: Are we seeking refuge from a crisis of solidarity?World Refugee Day was promulgated in 1951 to serve as a reminder to us to have compassion and respect for the dignity of human beings who become displaced, often forcibly, as a result of war, internal conflict, violence and persecution. It is also a day meant to remind us that…
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Continue reading →: Mastering the violinIf you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why? For as long as I can remember, I’ve been enchanted by the sound of the violin. One of my greatest irrational wishes is to magically acquire the skill to play this stringed instrument. Around two decades ago,…
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Continue reading →: June 16: An infamous day on both sides of the Atlantic
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
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Continue reading →: Prosperity for me, not for theeThe antics of the charismatic preachers pushing the prosperity gospel may well stir your soul and rock your socks. That’s all in the design. Please remember, however, to keep a firm grip on your wallet while you enjoy the dance of deception. The more flamboyant the appeal, the tighter your…
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Continue reading →: A brief glimpse of journalism?It is ironic that just prior to fleeing, Trump blurted that “A country can never be great with a dishonest press.” From where I’m standing, America has never been great, because that’s always been a lie sold to the rest of the world by a press that is synonymous with…
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Continue reading →: Ayub Ogada announces the coming rain on his nyatitiThe nyatiti is a type of lyre played by the Luo people, who originate from an area in Africa that covers South Sudan, Ethiopia, northern Uganda, eastern Congo (DRC), western Kenya, and the Mara Region of Tanzania.
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Continue reading →: Zhao Cong, queen of the pipaThe pipa, a pear-shaped stringed musical instrument similar to a lute, is extremely popular in China and has been played for about 2,000 years.
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Continue reading →: The dearly departed Office of the PresidencyIt defies all logic that the president and his administration are seemingly unaware that they’re the laughingstock of the world.
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Continue reading →: The difference between rationalising and reasoning, and why it’s futile to argue on social mediaIt is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.
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Continue reading →: Are we in the Twilight Zone?I think it was at some point, a month or so after Israel’s military response to the October 7th attacks by Hamas insurgents in 2024. I’ve been questioning reality every moment since then, and not for the reasons you may suspect. I can admit now that up to that point,…
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Continue reading →: Comedian Jon Stewart has advice that will statistically resonate with a third of American graduates
The Capos of Industry hire people they can mould into good capitalist flunkeys. People who can take orders, not take over. People who can build a corporate dynasty that will eventually drive their customers into becoming the voting fodder who will continue to put more Trumps into power.
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Continue reading →: Overnighting…Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. – Mark Twain I haven’t written a blog post on the fly before, unless you count the Daily Writing Prompt. Earlier this month, I posted my plan to undertake a road…
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Continue reading →: Is the lying madman negotiating with the Flying Dutchman?No, I’m not asking for a friend. I’m asking for the thousands of innocent civilians, a disproportionate number of whom are children, being massacred by the indiscriminate bombing of Iran, Lebanon, and elsewhere in the Middle East by Israel and America.
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Continue reading →: Why regime change is now imperativeIran has exposed how fragile empires can be. Military might is illusory, especially when controlled by deranged lunatics. The Strait of Hormuz clearly demonstrates that world economies can be shaken and squeezed without the backing of multi-billion-dollar military arsenals.
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Continue reading →: Road trip in the time of soaring fuel prices
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I planned this local road trip more than a month ago to commemorate my upcoming 60th birthday. I decided to keep it local because the outside world was an insane place at the time, with two warmongering lunatics…
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Continue reading →: Announcement!Empathy and understanding on this blog have been suspended until Americans and Israelis start behaving like sane human beings again. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Lenny
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Continue reading →: Is Israel in the finding-out stage?While it gives me little pleasure to admit that this may be one of the most satisfying instances of the proverbial fuck around and find out, I make no apology for contemplating it. Indeed, there is very little justice in the world, and Iran’s revenge may very well be a…
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Continue reading →: Operation Epic StupidityThe Department of War has codenamed America’s latest vulgar act of international criminality as Operation Epic Fury. While codenames often reflect the thinking of the country’s leadership and are usually chosen with much thought, I’m bemused by this current abominable iteration. Whose fury is being immortalised, and why is it…
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Continue reading →: Wait, are the U.S… the villains?
The honest truth is that America has always been the villain.
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Continue reading →: Some comedic relief in our new dystopian world order
Is Donald Trump deploying a humongous, multi-billion-dollar, floating septic tank to the Middle East to scare the shit out of the Iranians?
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Continue reading →: Travel shows have made quite the journeyTravel expands perspectives and combats prejudice, with modern influencers showcasing their adventures using tiny cameras. Classic shows like “Globe Trekker” and new platforms enrich today’s travel content landscape.
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Continue reading →: I fought the law…Yes, only once. Every other time was very intentional. Let’s face it; the law’s an ass that protects rich assholes. It’s only poor people, mostly, who wind up in jail.
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Continue reading →: The Cure finally honoured, amidst a sea of mediocrityThe Cure are finally honoured by the music industry after 50 years of creating music that inspired many other bands.
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Continue reading →: The problem with America“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”
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Continue reading →: On the beautiful game and my blood pressureApparently, the legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé called it the beautiful game. He would know, of course, as he was masterful at his craft. However, for someone who just watches football, probably with the same passion, I might add, as Pelé played with, it can be exhilarating, yet filled with so…
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Continue reading →: Bored of PeaceClearly, Trump’s shady contrivance is no Board of Peace. For anyone who believes anything of the sort, I have a bridge unscathed from bombing to sell you in Gaza. Trump has constituted what appears to be both an extrajudicial body and a Ponzi scheme. Clearly, the veiled intention is to…
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Continue reading →: The faith business
I’d really like to uninvent weapons of mass destruction, like automatic guns and bombs, but human beings, unfortunately, are destructive geniuses. They’d come up with other ways to kill one another on massive scales. It must be in our DNA, or fast food, or something. So, I’m going to settle…
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Continue reading →: The Real Enemy: Rich White Men (and women)Tim Wise critiques how the wealthy manipulate racial tensions to distract from their own greed. His insights connect systemic racism and contemporary issues, like U.S. imperialism in Venezuela, demonstrating class exploitation.
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Continue reading →: Change may be inevitable, but in politics, unavoidablePolitics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.― Ernest Benn Growing up on the wrong side of apartheid South Africa, it was nearly impossible to remain apolitical. One’s politics and attitudes to life were invariably…
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Continue reading →: Built to lastWhat is your all time favorite automobile? I’ve been driving my Honda Accord for sixteen years and it’s still going strong. Best car I’ve ever owned. If this particular model didn’t stop being sold in my country a while back, I would have replaced my current model with a new…
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Continue reading →: Can you go find Jesus, please?It’s time all Christians decided whether they want to follow Jesus or the celebrities who pretend to.
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Continue reading →: My Album of the Year 2025My 2025 Tidal Rewind Report featured Eva Cassidy’s artistry, highlighting her posthumous album Nightbird and its impact.
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Continue reading →: Bondi Beach good guy without a gun…
A good guy without a gun can indeed stop a bad guy with a gun as proved by Australian, Ahmed Al Ahmed, in Bondi Beach.
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Continue reading →: Itching to catch upNoraly Schoenmaker, a female Dutch motorcyclist, explores the world solo sharing her adventures through the YouTube channel Itchy Boots and her book, Free Ride.
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Continue reading →: Not “kiff’ at all
A critique of David Scott, known as The Kiffness, who promotes dangerous ideologies related to Christian Zionism and white supremacy in South Africa, highlighting concerns about bigotry and nostalgia for apartheid.
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Continue reading →: Remembering Jimmy CliffA recollection of the music of Jimmy Cliff and a tribute following his passing.
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Continue reading →: Mountain timeBeach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? The mountains, of course. It’s no contest, really. Why would I choose a polluted stretch of sand infested with half-naked humans over solitude, fresh air, clear vistas, and the majesty of a giant immovable rock? And unlike Joe Bonamassa, I may not…
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Continue reading →: Grab ’em by the pinnasOnline outrage, hatred, anti-intellectualism, and gullibility, driven by treacherous world leaders is exasperating and quelling my desire to write. Despite this, a humorous Twitter post has made me re-evaluate my interest in writing.
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Continue reading →: Land of the bended knee…The political landscape under Donald Trump, emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking among citizens, and the consequences of ignorance and authoritarianism in America and its global impact.
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Continue reading →: You Don’t Mess with the ZohranZohran Mamdani’s socialist policies challenge political norms, embodying hopeful change against authoritarianism, despite opposition from powerful figures like Trump.
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Continue reading →: The next RevolutionWhen we finally wake up and get around to doing what’s become essential to save the world from the looming threat of widespread plutocracy, a day should be set aside to celebrate that glorious achievement. It would be the day we celebrate putting all billionaires, including the politicians who both…
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Continue reading →: From the pressroom to the ballroomThe content critiques American societal issues, highlighting the fragility of capitalism, the spectacle of building a ballroom in the White House, and the troubling role and defense of lies by former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
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Continue reading →: Moon trippin’There is only one compelling reason I would dearly love to visit a barren rock devoid of breathable air and the conditions necessary to sustain life. But only under two essential conditions. And, I would pay as many bags of cash as I theoretically have lying around to get there…
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Continue reading →: No man left behind, except when it involves IsraelFighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. –George Carlin I think the first time I heard the trope “No man left behind” was in a Hollywood movie. It’s generally employed with dramatic effect to suggest that the U.S. would go to exorbitant lengths to ensure that no U.S. soldier…
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Continue reading →: Christine, aka TiltedAs much as I love music, I’m also fascinated by the musicians. The persona is as much a part of the art as the music is. The music, to me, becomes even more enjoyable when there are intriguing characters behind it.
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Continue reading →: The false Christianity that’s infiltrated South African churchesThe content critiques Christian Nationalism, highlighting its historical ties to bigotry and its troubling impact on modern politics and morality, advocating for love and compassion over hostility in faith.
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