So, let's start with an obvious statement. Brilliant musicians are often shitty people. Miles Davis, who re-invented jazz so many times that you can nearly get a good idea of the genre's history just by listening to him, admitted to beating his third wife, Cecily Tyson. https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/miles-davis-a-problematic-life-a-problematic-legacy-46651610 So, it's a fairly obvious fact, great musicians … Continue reading On “Separating The Art From The Artist”
Sounds That Can’t Be Made, A Late Era Gem From Marillion
Marillion are a band that were in danger of being confined to my list of bands that I’ll never listen to for the remainder of my life. Why was this? Did I hear anything bad about their music? No, quite the opposite in fact. I’d heard nothing but good things. But, there is so much … Continue reading Sounds That Can’t Be Made, A Late Era Gem From Marillion
A Pleasant Start To The Winter
Since I got seriously into wildlife in April this year, I haven't been looking forward to the Winter much. Just the thought of not being able to see many of my favourite animals anymore, not until next Spring anyway, seemed kind of depressing. Would the Winter prove to be a hellish dystopia of no bees, … Continue reading A Pleasant Start To The Winter
How I Fell Down The Pseudo Intellectual Technological Centrist Pipeline, And How I Got Back Out
So, you’ve probably heard of the alt right pipeline. Many straight white dudes aged twenty to forty fall into that. I didn’t. I was in danger of falling into it sure, there were plenty of close calls as I look back on it. But I don’t think I ever fell down that. The pipeline I … Continue reading How I Fell Down The Pseudo Intellectual Technological Centrist Pipeline, And How I Got Back Out
How To Not Give A Shit About Palestine
Content Warning: Dark Humour About The Palestinian Genocide So, as you may have read, or encountered in one of these, TikTok videos, despite your best efforts to ignore it, there’s a bit of trouble going on in Palestine. And, the more you hear about dead babies and entire families being wiped out, your guilty conscience … Continue reading How To Not Give A Shit About Palestine
Will We Find Life On Europa, And If So What Happens Next?
In a few hours, weather permitting, a rocket will launch, which will send the Europa Clipper to the Outer Solar system. It's always a bit surreal to me when launches are delayed due to bad weather, not because bad weather isn't a real threat, it is, but it's the fact that, in a very short … Continue reading Will We Find Life On Europa, And If So What Happens Next?
So, Was Einstein Autistic, And Does It Matter Anyway?
As talked about in this post, the other side of stereotyping autistic people, is positive stereotyping: https://autismneurodiversity.com/2023/07/08/the-other-side-of-stereotyping-autistic-people-we-are-not-the-friggin-x-men/ So, instead of autistic people being these unpleasant and odious characters that need to be sent away, the stereotype is that we are some sort of high priests that live on a mountain that can move things with … Continue reading So, Was Einstein Autistic, And Does It Matter Anyway?
The Hypocrisy of Supporting Ukraine But Not Palestine
I remember the start of 2022, and I learned that something awful had happened. Russia had invaded Ukraine. It felt like the start of a nightmare had begun for Ukrainians. They were just living their lives peacefully, and then Putin decided to take over their country? How could something so horrifically unacceptable happen in full … Continue reading The Hypocrisy of Supporting Ukraine But Not Palestine
Pigeons are Great, Stop Hating Them You Freak!
So, a few days ago, in Fitzgerald's Park, I saw this absolutely gorgeous baby bird, I'm not sure weather it's a pigeon or a dove, sometimes it can be easy to get those two mixed up, as they are a similar species. https://imgur.com/OWUdEVW Look at you, look at you, look at you, look at you! … Continue reading Pigeons are Great, Stop Hating Them You Freak!
Ten Years Of The Nagle Mountains
July 14th, 2014. That is when I first set off on my bike for the Nagle mountains. And April of that year was also when I started cycling. Ten years of cycling, and ten years of the Nagle mountains. Where does the time go! I remember before that trip, just looking at random locations on … Continue reading Ten Years Of The Nagle Mountains
Ponderings Of An Autist 