Contemplating a bewildering world through empathy and understanding
Lluís Llach, one of the artists featured on my Tidal music streams for September this year, is probably not very well-known outside of Spain. Llach is a Catalan singer-songwriter who was a preeminent member of the Nova Cançó (New Song) movement in Spain, which defied the brutal fascist dictator Franco, who ruled from 1939 to … Continue reading El teu nom Palestina (Your name Palestine)
Daily writing promptWhat skill would you like to learn?View all responses When I made the decision to retire, I didn't envisage learning new skills to keep myself occupied. I arrogantly believed that I had enough hobbies and sufficient existing skills to absorb the idle time available to me. As it turned out, Isaac Asimov was … Continue reading Just an old dog learning new tricks
It appears that America is unwilling to address one of its most pressing problems. It wants to spin it, monetise it, luxuriate in it. That heroism that the thinking world wants is hardly likely to materialise until human rights are revered more than Second Amendment rights.
Daily writing promptList three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.View all responses If money didn't matter, why in the world would I consider doing three jobs, let alone one? Besides, I'm retired, and the thought of working for another corporate thief again gives me the shudders. I don't envy anyone who has to … Continue reading Jobless heaven
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