Writing Prompts: Vegetarianism

There is a notion I have read of that vegetarians and vegans like to lord it over people who eat meat. It is true that organisations like PETA infuriate me, but that’s by-and-by to the point of this post. Are vegetarians inclined to act superior to meat-eaters? I’m sure some do, but then again, you […]

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Writing Prompts: Blatherskite

I love this word. it’s no ‘tittynope‘, but it’s a good word all the same. It means ‘silly, babbling speech that doesn’t mean anything’. It can therefore be applied to a lot of politicians, but when I hear the word blatherskite, I immediately think of this fellow: With the phrase ‘blathering blatherskites!’, meek wannabe scientist […]

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Writing Prompts: What Does Freedom Mean to You?

What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is a funny concept, and it is seen in different ways through different eyes. To some, freedom of speech, without any caveats or restraints, is paramount. That right to express any thought, any idea, no matter what, is considered to be the singular most important value. To others, […]

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Distortions and Deceptions

It seems some people have a pathological need to be dishonest, rude, and on occasion, nasty, all whilst claiming to uphold a higher standard. ‘Speak truth with love’. Well, some of these people most definitely don’t speak truth, and even if by some miracle they did, they don’t speak with love. As an example, take […]

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Arrested for Kissing

Originally posted on The Coalition of the Brave. Ever wonder why Pride Month is a thing, and why it’s a protest as well as a celebration? Well, stuff like this is the reason. To quote from the link: According to (Reddit user) @HungryTaco4, she and her girlfriend were playing mini golf at a moderately crowded […]

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