So we have this video going around at the moment that is being shared in a frenzied attempt to justify president Trump's ban on some countries with terrorists while ignoring Saudi Arabia completely. Should I go on? OK. Milo Yiannopoulos, the charming gay man with the … [Read more...]

On November 7, 2016 Hillary Clinton lost the unlosable election. I remember listening on the radio, the way all the smug reporters just sort of fell into an awkward stupor, as they collectively realised the magnitude of the colossal failure they had brought down on the … [Read more...]

The most beautiful thing about children is the opportunity to observe them in all their innocence, as they test the boundaries of their freedom while exploring the world around them. Asserting our authority over our children is usually legitimate. Like the authority of a … [Read more...]

Remember the time you caught me throwing your art in the bin? You really dressed me down for that one.  You made it clear that throwing out people's stuff without asking was wrong.  I was surprised. You don't like conflict but you were ready to fight for that. You were four and … [Read more...]

Today I woke up. Times are tough. A few drinks and smokes the night before had left me feeling like death in runners. Death in runners, at the start of a wonderful bright morning, a long path ahead of me and many thoughts to keep me company along the way. A small … [Read more...]

I couldn't believe how emphatically my luck had finally turned around. I had just found this picture of Chris Judd just before he decided to leave West Coast to play for a horrible team. And! I was lucky enough to win half a million dollars! Coincidentally, right … [Read more...]

That night... ___________ My heart will never rest You are my constant test Wild child Enigma The sea that rages Breaking on the inner walls of my most powerful muscle You amplify my shortcomings You bring me crashing down My rage is the struggle to control you My fear … [Read more...]

Americans have a big choice to make. One that will determine whether Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump becomes the next president of the world's only real superpower. A super power, once (before the internet) considered a beacon of freedom. Now the overgrown aberration of a … [Read more...]

There's been recent hysteria in the Australian sporting media. An uncomfortable incident that uncovered an uncomfortable truth. Casual sexism in the workplace. Sports journalist Mel McLaughlin was interviewing West Indian cricket star Chris Gayle when 'awkward' was taken to … [Read more...]

It seems like good timing. My piece for Movember is ready. You may (if you haven't blocked me or deleted me) seen my social media posts recently. Well I've decided that I might step away for a little while. Today my good friend told me that I should take a chill pill. … [Read more...]