Thunderstorms are one of the ways that nature purges the cloying, muggy air, clearing away humidity and replacing it with either bright sky, or a cooler, breathable atmosphere. They are often quite spectacular, albeit they can bring destruction if you’re unlucky. Now feels like a good time to mention them. In the UK (and I’m […]
Inspired by this post from Insanity Bytes, I thought I’d look at how we perceive the past, and the future. The past tends to be less terrifying than the future, no matter what. For all the demons, pain and difficulties that loiter in the pasts of each and every one of us, the past holds […]
Looking to build up a nest egg for when you retire? The chances are you’ll have a pension. The aim of a pension is to provide a means of living once you’re no longer earning a wage. Simple in theory, challenging in practice. As people live longer, the retirement age goes up. For men in […]
By and large, I have tried to ignore the posts and comments directed at me from David Thiessen, the author of Theology Archaeology. However, he stepped over the line with an unsubstantiated allegation, made over on Citizen Tom’s site: On a side note, do you want to know what MM or his friend BG or […]
Some of you ‘kats will have heard of a product, popular in parts of Asia, known as shark fin soup. This product costs the lives of approximately 72 million sharks, of various species, every year, with the finned sharks being tossed back into the waters, whether alive or dead. The ones that are alive for […]
As I welcome you to this latest Muse, I have to reflect upon how summer is now more behind us than ahead of us. The kids are heading back to school, and the regular routine is back. Welcome to September. Shattered Glass I mean that quite literally. When I got to work a couple of […]
What do you enjoy most about writing? When I write, I can lose myself in the world I create. The words become more than a collection of letters, they become a tangible force, an almost physical power. Be it the tension-filled space battles within The Awakening, or the betrayal and lust of my old ancient […]
Create an emergency preparedness plan. I’ll confess that if a major disaster struck now, I’d be woefully under-prepared. I’d wager most people would be ill-equipped to handle a catastrophe, especially if they live in a region not given to natural disasters. I think it would pay to have a physical map available. In the event […]
What profession do you admire most and why? There are many professions worthy of praise. Any role that serves to protect, to build, to push the boundaries of human knowledge and wisdom, is a worthwhile one in this meerkat’s eyes. I highlight Albert Einstein, because scientific endeavour (despite the pompous and ignorance claims of the […]
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? Where do I begin?! If I could only pick one, I’d steer towards sci-fi stuff, but if I could, I’d sell items from across my interests. It might make for a strange menagerie, but I’d be completely at home surrounded by all […]
Breached the 70K mark on my wip! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
This is just sheer absolute, exquisite beauty.
I have eaten too much pizza.
I don't think it's up to you to decide what's best for women, nor whether or not men can find them attractive...
You may be wondering where this post will go. Well, let’s place the scene in the restaurant above. What might I deem inappropriate behaviour in this setting? A restaurant has waiting staff, who (depending on the quality of the establishment) may or may not be paid a particularly decent wage, yet will work very hard. […]
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