29 Monday Feb 2016
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A brief rant from yesterday on the misuse of “lynch mob” and “witch hunt“, and usually by white conservatives being subjected to, oh the horror, mild criticism or validly constituted legal proceedings. Continue reading
25 Friday Dec 2015
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Merry Christmas all in a year tinged with sorrow for many friends and family.
A beloved uncle who did much to challenge me to think as I grew up is in the grip of Alzheimer’s. I saw him earlier and it was hard: he’s not there anymore, there’s just an empty shell of the man I respected so much growing up.
The same is coming true for the father of a family friend. The friend has returned from London to Perth so that his children can know their grandfather whilst he’s still himself. My brother will be flying across to catch up with his friend whilst he’s here but the reason for the reunion is still a little sad.
Other friends have lost a grandmother in the last day or so. I don’t know how they’re coping but I’m thinking of them, and wish them well.
So make the best of your Christmas, stay safe, and spare a thought for those dealing with losses over an otherwise festive period.
20 Sunday Sep 2015
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As seen on CrunchyRoll News here this short ad (22s) for World of Tanks is absolutely hilarious.
DISCLAIMER: I am NOT responsible for any damage to keyboards or monitors if you are drinking when you watch this.
18 Friday Sep 2015
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I’m getting really tired of seeing how the recent change of administration is referred to in the media. So, just to make sure everyone understands how this works:
(The same comments apply to Keating ousting Hawke, and Curtin ousting Menzies, among several other examples in Australian history)
Hat Tip to Andrew Elder of Politically Homeless for reminding me of this.
12 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in anime
…it must be Bunnies! No, wait, that wasn’t what I was going to talk about. Continue reading
Pirates of the Burley Griffin 