Category Archives: Life
Trashing nature
Yesterday I saw an empty can of cider, a paper cup, a soda can and lots of plastic previously used to store food. As well as some toilet paper, a couple of plastic forks and chocolate wrappings. It was all … Continue reading
Just be yourself
Every human being plays many parts. If you’re at home with your parents, you play one part. If you’re with your friends at school, you play another. If you’re at work, you engage with people you might not otherwise talk … Continue reading
Bertrand Russell: Why I am not a Christian
Today, I sat next to a priest on the tube. He was wearing his white collar, and I could feel myself hesitating slightly before taking my book out of my bag. For a split second I thought that it might … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Education, Life, Philosophy, Politics, Religion
Tagged afterlife, agnostic, atheist, Bertrand Russell, children, discrimination, fear, God, homosexuality, life, philosophy, religion, sex, taboo, Why I am not a Christian
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I cannot believe I still have to protest this shit
There is a lot to be amazed about in a US election campaign. The candidates, their views, the money involved, the ads, the extent to which it’s covered by international media – it’s like a circus in every sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Death penalty, Education, Life, Politics, Religion
Tagged Bachmann, Cain, circus, common sense, contraception, don't ask don't tell, election campaign, Gingrich, guantanamo, Obama, Paul, protest, Romney, Santorum, USA
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Becoming a Londoner (kind of)
I’m slowly getting used to working in central London. I get on the train in the morning (alternatively: squeeze on with a million other people), and I trek my way through the business district, dodging important-looking men and women in … Continue reading
Posted in For fun, Life, Random thinking
Tagged business, jogging, London, Pippi Longstocking, weird
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Adoring the few
I tend to get philosophical when it comes to world affairs and politics. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. Even though we’re constantly presented with what is happening everywhere at all times, we’re not able to take it … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Education, Life, Media, Politics, Random thinking, Religion
Tagged idols, Jesus, perfection, persuasion, philosophical, worship
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Expressing the inexpressible
What would this world be without music? It would be less cheerful, for one. Less understanding. Less poetic. Less fun. You might argue that the world already seriously lacks these qualities, despite the amount of music being made. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Life, Philosophy, Poetry, Random thinking
Tagged classical, diversity, genres, instruments, interpretation, music
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The shy explorer
A very good friend of mine once told me: Anita, you’re very good at hiding things. And that’s not a good thing. It’s funny; when looking up the word ‘shyness’ in my dictionary (trying to find, not the meaning of … Continue reading
Posted in Age, Culture, Life
Tagged confidence, disinterest, Ecuador, low self-esteem, Shyness, travel
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Norway’s butter crisis goes global
In relation to my last post, “Butter crisis”, I thought I’d post this awesome little thing – you should watch it: The Colbert Report – Norway’s butter shortage So, our crisis has reached an international audience. Excuse me while I … Continue reading
Posted in For fun, Life, Media
Tagged butter shortage, crisis, Norway, Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report
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