“I can see it’s VR, but what makes it unique? It’s all been done a jillion times.” Snorfglorp looked at the game store attendant behind the counter. It was a blo-Bhumb. Notoriously rude - and flatulent. “Arcade survival,” he wheezed, its bulging eye fixed on Snorfglorp’s last remaining credit. On the game’s cabinet was an… Continue reading ‘Troll King’ – a short story
In the spirit of blending popular science with philosophy, this week's post is an experiment that you can perform anytime, anywhere. Let's start with a simple hypothesis: How we think directly affects what happens to us. It might seem like an obvious conclusion. Thoughts precede action => action precedes behaviour => behaviour precedes fate. It's the old… Continue reading Quantum Karma
Music has always played a big role in my life. Some of my earliest memories involve riding through the countryside in the family car singing along to Motown classics on cassette. Thankfully, my horizons were significantly broadened when I entered school and it wasn't long before I was introduced to rock. I first heard Metallica's 'For… Continue reading Good Vibrations
Does life have a natural rhythm? Is it possible to express our creative energies whilst meeting our basics living needs? Can we find a truly happy balance? Since allowing myself some time away from the sphere of the working world, I have experimented with a new life philosophy - one which observes both pacing and… Continue reading Pacing and Patience
Last week I entered my thirtieth year on Earth. Although it was mid-week, I was able to see most of my family during the day and enjoy a meal with friends in the evening. During the course of events, and in a semi-serious but light-hearted tone, I was asked the following question: 'So are you feeling… Continue reading Time Off and Turning Twenty-Nine
2018 is here, and for many, myself included, it marks the start of a new phase. This tends to be the case as we take down the Christmas tree and hang up that new cat calendar with a big fat JANUARY staring us in the face, taunting us with its promise of fresh hope and new… Continue reading A New Year, A New Phase
Percy opened his eyes to the chirping of the holohead’s morning call. He had been awake a few seconds before he heard the sound but chose to lay with his eyelids fastened as he gripped onto the covers, savouring the last few moments before his schedule commenced. “Percival, time to get up. The time is… Continue reading ‘Booths’ – chapter one
It is already late December, which means that it's only a few days until Santa arrives. Many of you will have been journeying home for the long-anticipated holiday, so what better time to treat yourselves to the first chapter of Booths? As many of you will know, I am in the process of building my… Continue reading Santa Comes Early
I'd like to start by saying a big thank you to everyone who I have been involved with so far. So many friends and family members from all over the country have come forward to wish me luck with my venture, and to offer their help and advice. They say it's not what you know,… Continue reading Winter is Here
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