The Young Ones Are Here

Has anybody noticed that alcoholics are not necessarily over forty anymore?

Material World

Has the entire world gone crazy? When did we become a society so obsessed with...things?

Double Talk?

Is it possible for a guy to love his mom to death yet mistreat the woman in his life?

I heard that it is but that issue baffles me. I thought I was sure that guys treat their women the way they treat their mothers or at least no worse. I mean it makes no sense any other way. 

Adult Kids

Have you noticed an army of adult kids marching past you trampling on what you once thought was norms and values? 

I’ve seen them. They’re tiny in a few ways but are so mature in a myriad of others.

...For The Single Ones

I wondered to myself recently why such stigma is attached to being single.* 

No person can convince me that no stigma exists. It is sometimes subtle, sometimes overt and other times bordering just on the edge of political correctness. But there must be some sort of imagined disgrace in being single because so many people are ashamed of it.

The Stocking On The Other Foot

Did you know that men can be sluts too?

One Love: A Message of Tolerance

I was practically raised in church so I’m well familiar with the Ten Commandments and the sins in which mankind indulges. We each have sins which we repeatedly commit quite by ‘accident’ and we have our favourite and dearest sins. (No need to get defensive, handle that in your chamber privately with God.) But where do we get off measuring sins and deeming one worse than the other? Aren’t they all equal? I’m sure you agree that they are. Now I’ll reveal that I’m referring to homophobia. Yes, if you backpedal, you’re homophobic.

The Difference Between A Woman And A Lady

Are you familiar with the word ‘couth’? If you’re female in particular, you should be.

What about ‘uncouth’? Do you know that one? From my occasional incursions into our lovely city, more females know this word than its opposite.

The simple definition of the word ‘couth’ is “cultured, refined and well-mannered.”

An even simpler definition lies in the saying, “Ladies should be seen and not heard.”

Key word: Ladies.

It is not very often that we use the word ‘lady’ in our culture; is it because none exist? I fear the ratchets may have eaten them all.

Can Guys and Girls Be Just Friends?

 An age-old question. Various civilisations, cultures and religions have enforced strict rules to govern the relationships between men and woman and often barring even platonic friendships. Times have changed (several times over) but now ages later are we any closer to the answer? I have a split opinion; I say yes and no.

Why We Like Our Nice Guys a Little Bad

I had an epiphany and here’s how it goes. We’ve all heard it said that good girls like bad guys but I beg to differ. We like nice guys but with a little bit of bad mixed in.

"My Time Doesn't Belong To You"

What is it about a time-conscious individual that offends most people? I wish I knew the answer. I was hoping you knew.

In recent times, I’ve found myself being offended very often and heavily by this issue of time consciousness. From my social interactions...and lack of it...I realise that it’s more of an issue to me than it is to most. Many a bridge has been burnt because of time - much to the surprise and/or confusion of others. 

While someone else might be baffled by the level of my upset at having my time wasted, I’m equally mystified by someone other than myself attempting to directly or indirectly spend my time on my behalf.

What Happens When Your Future Is Not So Clear

Over the years, I have made many plans and have had many “brilliant” ideas that seemed so pressing at the time. They may or may not have been successful or rewarding but I have always pursued them the way I do everything-relentlessly. Here I am at this point, having tried a lot, learnt a lot and done a lot still not where I want to be. 

This article is to you and me. Even if it takes me the rest of my life, I will never quit.

Round One...Me?

Note: Very disorganised rant ahead

What is it about playing silly little mind games that tickle the simple mind oh so pleasantly? If the thrill of puns, the mystery of pretence, elusive text puzzles and Whatsapp hide-and-seek games fascinate you, you don’t belong here.