… The media clearly has its priorities… with gems such as this: With the government moving shambolically towards a no-deal Brexit, despite the numerous assurances and promises over the last…
Spider-Man 3
Right, so… what’s going on here? I don’t normally go into detail about upcoming movies, but the third Spider-Man MCU entry is shaping up to be a particularly ambitious film,…
The Bi-Weekly Meerkat Muse – 9th December 2020
We’re into the final month and final hurdle of the strangest, most challenging year. The end of 2020 is in sight, a vaccine is now being distributed (with other vaccines…
Talking… and Listening
I can’t help but wonder how much of modern conversations about topical subjects (whatever they may be) is less about developing a meaningful dialogue, and more about being right –…
Vaccines Work
I’m probably known by now (insofar that I am known) for butting heads with some anti-scientific zealots. I’ve contended with flat-earthers, science deniers and faith healing advocates. It’s on the…
The Bi-Weekly Meerkat Muse – 25/11/20
At the time of publishing we are a month away from Christmas and Christmas remains a major uncertainty for many of us. The traditional family gatherings and parties we look…
The Hunted
Thankfully dinosaurs were nowhere to be found, but a more insidious enemy stalked me in my slumber last night – the Coronavirus. My wife, daughter and I were among a…
The Bi-Weekly Meerkat Muse – 12/11/20 (a day late)
I began this post on the 2nd of November, the day before the pivotal US Presidential Election. At the beginning of this entry I am unaware of who would win,…
‘Obama created Trump’ WTF???
I read the line ‘Obama created Trump’ and my face contorted in confusion. I mean, if by ‘create’ you mean ‘tired old heterosexual white men were bitter about a black…