As a culture writer I’m supposed to turn you on to some cool Euro detective drama on Netflix. Sure, I’ve watched them, and I have to say, not only are they mostly humdrum or clever without being smart, they’re not as interesting as what’s happening on Law & Order: SVU every week. Storylines that are… via …
The Need for ‘Slow Thinking’
We live in opinionated times. Between a relentless news cycle and deep ideological divides, we feel pressure to take positions quickly, often on stories that are still developing, or on topics we know little about. If we don’t come to a quick conclusion and choose a side, it can feel like we’re letting the proverbial… via …
Fields of Memories
Stop, look, appreciate life along the road.
Reviving Magic
Where has the magic gone from childhood? Must adulthood negation the mind's flights of fancy? Does being a 'grown up' have to shut the mind's door to wandering through those shadowy nooks and crannies of childhood memories? Crevices where dragons lurked, waiting for the child in me to summon them out into the sunshine to …
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 …
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 …
Confessions of an Outlier
I don't want to be a member of the 'in crowd'. I'm an outlier. I'm a small and big 'C' conservative, ['m an outlier. I live in the country - and love it: I'm an outlier. I dislike urbanity in all it's grey concrete and forced natural settings. I'm an outlier. I like winter, the …
Are we really that stupid?
This article demonstrates that we as a species are becoming as dumb as rocks in my opinion. I understand the scourge of violence affecting all corners of society, I get it, but before everyone has a hissy fit over a billboard ad, I ask people to use some common sense, to think, conjure up some …
The Northern Herper 
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