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Using a Peacock to Get a Job

Using a Peacock to Get a Job

I’ve been going to job interviews since the late 1980’s, trying to land that one perfect job. Or at least, that one job that was full-time, long-term and which doled out paycheques large enough to have me living in a lifestyle to which I could become accustomed.Alas,...

Another Look at Our Stuff

Another Look at Our Stuff

A friend of mine died today: George Carlin. He wasn’t a friend in the personal sense but we had a long history together. I don’t recall exactly when it was during my teen years that we first met but I do clearly recall what he was doing at the time; he was talking...

My Family, Once Again

My Family, Once Again

Another Christmas Day has come to an end. The guests have finally left and taken their noise and laughter with them. Numerous empty bottles are standing next to a large pyramid of dirty dishes. And the house is almost dark as everyone else has drifted happily off to...

Clash of the Asinine Ironies

Clash of the Asinine Ironies

I’m not one to watch a fine bit of irony walk by without commenting on it. But today was especially noteworthy because two very ironic moments slipped right past each other on their way to see if anyone cared about them. The first irony comes courtesy of the Flavour...

The New Book of Genesis

The New Book of Genesis

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God sighed deeply, wondering just what he had done to deserve...

Indiana Jones and the Rise of the Crystal Numb-skulls

Indiana Jones and the Rise of the Crystal Numb-skulls

This summer’s release of the latest instalment of the Indiana Jones adventures has had two effects so far. The first is to persuade huge crowds to stream into theatres to catch the newest antics of everyone’s favourite faux archaeologist. And let’s face facts here; no...

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