What will your life be like in three years? Didn't it used to be five years? Have we got less time to plan our lives? Who decided that one? I missed that memo.Mind you, I missed the one about five years ago. I think I might've been living rather than planning my life.How the hell … Continue reading Mysterious Tory
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Bugger, I just mentioned the war
TW: Mentioning eugenics in a way that would make far-right nutjobs fume for no good reason.
Learn, Don’t Carry
In days of old, now a faint memory, I once found myself tangled up in quite the pickle involving a hefty weapon. The world, it seemed, conspired against my freedom, as though time itself had spun a web of danger. Yet, with some quick thinking and a touch of luck, I managed to dodge capture, … Continue reading Learn, Don’t Carry
Fancy Royals, Dodgy Deals
The posh Royals, they're like the top dogs in the UK? They sure know how to put on a show, what with all the narcissists and racists in their midst. But seriously, who doesn't have some of those in their own bunch?We all got those types in our lives, you know what I mean? But … Continue reading Fancy Royals, Dodgy Deals
Brex-It or Wreck-It?
Well, ain't Britain turned into a bit of a laugh with all that Brexit business, thanks to those Tory folks waving their blue and red flags?Mind you, the left's been having a proper giggle at Tory Britain for ages. We've had some cracking satire, a bit of ribbing, and even some days of serious thinking. … Continue reading Brex-It or Wreck-It?
Billionaire Puppets, Dangerous Marionette
DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH, GRIEF, GIVING UP Ever get that feeling of throwing in the towel? I've been around longer than I thought, seen more than I can put into words... unless it involves yelling into the abyss.When I take a gander at who's pulling the strings around here, it's enough to make one lose hope. … Continue reading Billionaire Puppets, Dangerous Marionette
Who’ve got the moolah?
Those in charge would reckon you're a crucial worker – that's to say, your job is pretty darn important.Now, when the big shots claim you can't have a raise, they really mean your worth is more theirs. They dangle job insecurity over you, snatch away your right to live freely. It's like a kind of … Continue reading Who’ve got the moolah?
A word or two turns to poo
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
School Roofs Crumble
I'm no spring chicken, as I've likely mentioned before. I find myself closer to the end than the beginning, not dramatically so, but steadily inching there. And when I ponder how my dear country is slowly deteriorating under the rule of those counterfeit politicians, it sends shivers down my spine about what lies ahead.Now, let's … Continue reading School Roofs Crumble
Expand Minds, Defy Tyrants
In the pursuit of knowledge, when we allow our intellects to wander freely, we unlock the potential for profound growth. This journey of expanding our horizons isn't just an academic exercise; it's about grasping a deeper understanding of the world around us. It's akin to the unfolding of a delicate flower, each petal representing a … Continue reading Expand Minds, Defy Tyrants
A Fool's Handbook 