Yesterday, I accompanied my dad to a hospital appointment. As we approached the main entrance, the vibrant display of a fruit and vegetable stall caught our eyes, its bounty of fresh produce enticing almost everyone. This stall, a regular fixture, offers an array of delectable wares that never fail to attract attention. On previous visits, … Continue reading Fruity Goblins
A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
Yet another fable. I can't help it. In the grand tapestry of Aesop’s Fables, The Fox and the Grapes stands out like a vine in a vegetable garden, flaunting its fruity dilemma and the quintessential human experience of dealing with disappointment. This tale, often summarised in a few lines, is ripe for a humorous yet … Continue reading A Sour Pursuit: The Fox & The Grapes
Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
It has taken me quite some time to journey through this book, and now it is festooned with a myriad of brightly coloured, pointy post-it notes. The pages resemble a chaotic saw-blade, each tab marking a moment of insight or intrigue, creating a whimsical and somewhat bewildering display. What follows, is the result of my … Continue reading Beyond Good & Evil: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for the Übermensch Wannabe
The Hand of Ethelberta
Strangely, the title of this novel has always transported me back to a peculiar moment from my childhood. I remember vividly the time I implored my mother to procure a mannequin's hand for me. This odd request came shortly after I had watched the horror classic, The Beast with Five Fingers, a chilling tale about a … Continue reading The Hand of Ethelberta
The Mouse and the Mousetrap: Rodent Rationality and Barnyard Bystanders
What's this? Another fable? Yes. Well, I'm working my way through them. Some time ago, I found myself in the unenviable position of evicting an unwelcome tenant - or perhaps tenants - from our garage. A mouse, or maybe several, had taken up residence among the clutter. Rather than resorting to the traditional, lethal mousetraps, … Continue reading The Mouse and the Mousetrap: Rodent Rationality and Barnyard Bystanders
