Commentary

  • Need for Screed

    Need for Screed

    It’s kind of wild to me that writing was invented around 3200 BC for the completely soulless purpose of documenting transactions, trade of goods, and keeping administrative records. We should therefore appreciate that some brave and enterprising souls, probably at risk of life and limb, broke the mould and started using the art more creatively.… Read more

  • Making the words rhyme for the first time

    It’s not the most creative, but it’ll do for now… As I lie here in bedLost deep in thoughtI contemplate the day aheadWill it be a good fight I fought Or will I run and hideFrom the nasty world outside Read more

  • Cult life

    Describe your life in an alternate universe. I’m not given to fantasizing about the improbable, so I’m not even going to try. But you know who can? The Make America Great Again (MAGA) cult. They are breathing examples of people living the alternate life; the alternate reality. And having fertile imaginations is not a prerequisite.… Read more

  • Hypocrisy, denial and ignorance flourishes in lockstep with the Gaza genocide

    Hypocrisy, denial and ignorance flourishes in lockstep with the Gaza genocide

    Would it hurt to find out what is really happening? Read more

  • 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