I have blogged about this before, and a recurring theme when I open the update page and stare at the blank screen is that I have nothing to say any more. I remember a few years ago, I wrote daily updates, often on political or theological topics, and then had rather lengthy discussions in the comments with you folks. I miss those days. Part of ( Read more... )

I feel so cynical these days. I would like to write something meaningful on social issues, but I just stare at the update page and watch the cursor flicker on the screen. The words don't come. The issues and topics don't evoke passion from me. It's just more of the same, reinforcing my belief that the world is absolutely fucked. Partisan ( Read more... )

You know what I hate? Drama. Stupid, petty, pointless drama. I have an extremely low tolerance for bullshit. I am extremely frustrated by the complete bollocks that sometimes intrudes on my life. Some people may thrive on being irrational and difficult and take pleasure from the ensuing nonsense, but that's their failing, not mine ( Read more... )

This year's Nobel Peace Prize winner has been announced, and unsurprisingly to me, it was not Bono, even though he was not only nominated but considered a favourite by some. I do believe one of these days, he'll receive the prize for his work against poverty, though it probably won't be any time soon - kind of a shame, as if he had won today, the ( Read more... )