I recently found myself thinking about an anniversary. Late September marked both my release from quarantine and the 20th anniversary of my joining Loughborough University. It came to mind, largely because of this picture, retrieved from my box of important crap, which has been stored in my room back in the UK ever since IContinue reading “Twenty Years On”
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Oh, for fuck’s sake!
As previously, I should preface this with an admission, a disclaimer, a statement, if you will, of my deep love of Taiwan. The people, the food, the climate, the work ethic, the healthcare system (although, this has taken a bit of a dip of late as you will see if you read on, dear friend),Continue reading “Oh, for fuck’s sake!”
A Bit Pottier
I’m now well into my late fifties, so I must have decided that this month would be a good time to do something unexpected of one so old, wise, stubborn and fragile. You’d probably never guess, so I’ll keep you in suspense for another moment or two, assuming you’ve not glanced at the tags, andContinue reading “A Bit Pottier”
Arsehole: an Apology
I feel the need to clarify yesterday’s missive. The language was a little fruity, I know. Sorry about that – I have now edited the page – although, on the scale of things which are important, a few expletives seem rather inconsequential when compared to a tonne of metal hurtling towards a 4-year-old. My angerContinue reading “Arsehole: an Apology”
Telling Tales
The other day, I created a little storyboard to illustrate the inconsistencies in the perception of risk. If you didn’t happen to catch it, I forgive you, but you can always take a look here: https://twenty20vision.home.blog/2020/04/19/short-stories/ As it happens, my simple stories attracted more interest than anything else I have every posted on here, soContinue reading “Telling Tales”
Short Stories
I’m working on something. It’s all part of my attempt to persuade the Taiwan Government that while they have been brilliant with their response to the coronavirus epidemic/pandemic, they have been incredibly negligent in their handling of the ongoing epidemic of death and injury on the roads. If you have a moment, take a lookContinue reading “Short Stories”
Virtue Signalling
This is a phrase I’d not come across until recently, largely because it’s a relatively new term to describe a relatively old phenomenon. Sorry, but I’m not here to discuss VS. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve had enough time to digest what it all means, so I’ll just add the Wiki definition (yes, lazy personContinue reading “Virtue Signalling”
Average Stupidity
There’s that wonderful statement by George Carlin (albeit, I am no really sure who George Carlin is, nor what he’s known for) in which he points out that if the average person is pretty stupid, then half the population is more stupid than that. A sobering thought, especially with what’s going on around the worldContinue reading “Average Stupidity”
On The Road
On of my favoutite books. Jack Kerouac. Well worth a read. Trust me. Meanwhile, if you have a few minutes to spare, you might find these interesting. I have a camera rolling in the car, front and rear facing. Here is a selection of yesterday’s journeys, covering the early school run and a later excursionContinue reading “On The Road”
Being Responsible?
As it’s still flavour of the month, it seems okay to come back to this, so humour me for a moment while I go on and on and on about the same old thing. Several times of late, this has popped up on my Facebook page. Nowt wrong wi’ that, I hear you shout/sense youContinue reading “Being Responsible?”
2020 - A Year of Perfect Vision 