Do you practice religion? Absolutely not! Practicing religion implies trying to get better at it. But what is it? Is it even tangible? Is religion an art form that you need to practice to attain competence? Does practice eventually make you an adept? Does it make you religious? Is being religious truly a virtue? Unfortunately, … Continue reading That old nugget
Author: lenny unencumbered
Escaping the capitalist penitentiary at 57, I'm finally free to maximize, on my own terms, the rest of my life on this unstable rock, hurtling through space, trying to be a decent human being. Writing is an avenue for clearing the turmoil in my mind.
Emotional landscapes: they puzzle me
There was a time I was really captivated by Kate Bush. There was something about her voice that never failed to grab my attention. Bush was easily my favourite female singer for many years. In the late 80s, I was introduced to The Sugarcubes, the band that acquainted me with Björk, a singer from Iceland. … Continue reading Emotional landscapes: they puzzle me
Bring White friends to melt black hearts
Trump's attempts to leverage false narratives about South Africa, reminiscent of previous foreign encounters, emphasizes the significance of debunking lies surrounding issues like land redistribution and crime.
Wassup America? Ya’ll crack me up
Reflections on the absurdity and chaos of contemporary American politics, particularly under Trump, highlighting media complicity and societal decline, while noting the world’s laughter amid a serious crisis.
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