Contemplating a bewildering world through empathy and understanding
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite sports to watch and play?View all responses Apparently, 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, … Continue reading On the beautiful game and my blood pressure
Daily writing promptIf you could un-invent something, what would it be? View all responses 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 … Continue reading The faith business
Daily writing promptHow have your political views changed over time?View all responses Politics 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 … Continue reading Change may be inevitable, but in politics, unavoidable
What 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 one in a heartbeat. As … Continue reading Built to last
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