Commentary

  • Stormy Monday: Eva Cassidy called it alright!

    Stormy Monday: Eva Cassidy called it alright!

    The author reminisces about Eva Cassidy’s incredible voice and tragic life, highlighting her posthumous success with covers like “Fields of Gold.” Cassidy’s Nightbird album is highly recommended for its emotional impact. Read more

  • Winter retreat to Mpumalanga

    Winter retreat to Mpumalanga

    Some winters, I seek refuge in Mpumalanga, South Africa, enjoying breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and attractions like the Kruger National Park, while appreciating family time and the region’s natural beauty. Read more

  • Down With This Sickness Part Deux

    Down With This Sickness Part Deux

    David Draiman becomes an even shittier human being. Read more

  • Down with this sickness

    Down with this sickness

    Despise the artist, not the art. Read more

  • The world of Arduino

    The world of Arduino

    Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. –Malcolm X I’m retired, so there’s no absolute imperative to learn new skills. And yet learning new things can never stop, for as Einstein is quoted as remarking, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” I’ve found… Read more

  • Revitalising the culture of protest

    Revitalising the culture of protest

    The emergence of a powerful rebellion in Western counterculture is evident, as artists like Bob Vylan challenge oppressive governments and promote support for Palestine, reigniting meaningful protest reminiscent of the Vietnam War era. Read more