Memories of Dad, one year on.

It's so hard to believe that my dad's been gone a year today.  Time has elapsed since that fateful day, but this fleeting time has not been easy, there's so much left undone and much relating to that day still needs a resolution.  I have scattered around me many photos, many memories, but I'd rather …

The end of magic & marvel

It breaks my spirit and my heart to know that the circus, with its colour, grand animal acts, and death-defying feats is shutting down.  It seems that every corner of society is under attack by those whose agendas are underlined by a false sense of altruism.  A minority of individuals, who have gone to great …

Culture Wars & Appropriation 

I understand the power imbalance of different groups, I get it, but I also support and encourage creativity, imagination and the power of storytelling. These traits belong to all humans, and I am of the opinion that we have evolved as a species through the borrowing, bartering and yes, the bastardization of cultural and social …