What are you most excited about for the future? Honestly, it’s the possibility that we might get better at admitting how little we know about taking care of each other. I’ve spent years fumbling with that. I know how easy it is to hurt people without meaning to, or to hide when I’m the one … Continue reading The Kind of Future I’m Hoping For
No one knew where they came from, and no one really bothered to ask. They weren’t the kind of person you’d notice right away. Their clothes were simple, their step unhurried, and they never raised their voice. They had a way of blending into the background, watching the world go by like a quiet observer, … Continue reading All They Needed Was to Live in a World of Peace
How deep-seated is this hatred? Or is it doing exactly what the title suggests...To me, someone with roots in East London, Ireland, and Norfolk, "the runs" implies having digestive issues.So perhaps it's like that: hatred has diarrhea. That's an interesting notion; maybe it will self-destruct.But that's not what I intended. When did humans start despising … Continue reading Hatred Runs
My ears aren't like a voting booth; they're more like a one-person show.I'd rather not hear from folks who fear different cultures, dislike trans individuals, have issues with LGBTQ+ folks, are sexist, racist, or any other kind of -ist. I'm not interested in what keeps you up at night; let's not be overly sensitive.But if … Continue reading Freedom of Speech Reminder
MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, TORIES This is a tale about a dear mate, won't spill the beans on their name or where they're from, 'cause this one's pretty personal. Let me just give you the lowdown without giving away any specifics.So, we're having a chinwag with LBC playing in the background. My pal had lost … Continue reading Lost Memories, Broken Hearts
I must confess, I hold no pride for my nation's past. The British Empire committed deeds as dreadful as any extreme dictatorships in history.I'm certainly no historian, and I won't pretend to possess knowledge of my ancestors' actions. All I know is that they committed terrible acts.Should I offer an apology? I apologize, but does … Continue reading Bloody Empire’s Shadows
I've got this mate, known 'em since forever. They're a quiet sort, bit on the spectrum, and not feeling too great.See, they've been wrestling with the blues, and it got even worse when they lost their partner of two decades to cancer. And here's the kicker, it all happened like a flash, and their partner … Continue reading Sympathy
During my many journeys through time, where numbers blur and years mingle like threads in a big tapestry, dictators have come and gone like summer storms. But let's not focus solely on their brief reigns. The real beauty lies in the unbreakable spirit of the people they ruled.As I stand here, merely observing this ever-spinning … Continue reading Enduring Lives Amidst Dictators
Fascist, that's a term I'd gladly see the back of. In my ideal world, it wouldn't find a place in our vocabulary, because no one would embody its ominous connotations. Similarly, I yearn for a society where we could retire other divisive labels like racist, xenophobe, misogynist, and Tory. These beliefs, with their divisive and … Continue reading A word or two turns to poo
I've been tuning in to LBC radio, catching James O'Brien's show. Now, I don't know the bloke, and I'm quite new to this station. I've tried a few other presenters, but Nick Ferrari's style didn't quite click with me. It seemed a bit off, not making much sense. I prefer a more balanced approach, you … Continue reading LBC better than the BBC
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