Say hi to Tilly. She's an adorable Retriever, Border Collie cross. She was supposed to leave puppy-hood behind when she had her 1st Birthday a few weeks ago, but I'm not sure she grasps this concept! This photo was one of those rare times where I was able to capture her without any blurryness! She …
Writing Challenge: Jester’s Mistake
I was a good teacher you know. Once. Back in the day. Back when teaching meant something, when there was respect for teachers. Not like today. I wouldn't want to be a teacher these days. Too much interactive gadgetry for my tastes. And the paperwork. Christ on a cracker, the paperwork is demoralising as hell. …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sky
I'm a big sky/sunset photo fan! If I ever save enough money I'd love to buy a quality camera and some gear to take better landscape photos. Maybe one day, for now I'm happy snapping away at these glorious scenes. Taken just outside our village last week using my Nokia N8 camera phone. I'm taking …
Arcane Insane – Part 1
1. The Jibba-Jabba It was a dark and gloomy night in Arcane Town. Werewolves howled at the moonlight, vampires snarled at the werewolves and the zombies moaned at everyone. Only the insane walked the streets after sunset and only the sane locked their doors and hoped the sunrise would come again. Janey Thomas gazed at …
Is Choice an Illusion?
Choice and free-will are strange concepts to grasp when you examine what they really mean. Consider this statement: "I will eat a doughnut." That seems quite simple and straight forward. There is a doughnut and you are making a decision to consume it. But does that actually mean your choice is pure and untainted? Or …
Dave Farmer 