by revd | May 1, 2022 | Humankind
There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilisations – these are mortal, as their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit – Immortal horrors or...
by revd | May 1, 2022 | Humankind
We have grown brave we modern folk, eager to kiss the moon’s reluctant face, defying every harness, chain and yoke, kicking our rockets down the field of space. We flout established customs undismayed, leap time and space with buttons we have pressed, attempt to...
by revd | May 1, 2022 | Humankind
When she was half-a-dozen years younger, Louisa had been overheard to begin a conversation with her brother one day by saying, ’Tom, I wonder’ – upon which Mr Gradgrind, who was the person overhearing, stepped forth into the light and said, ‘Louisa, never...
by revd | May 1, 2022 | Humankind
Because we cannot be clever and honest and are inventors of things more intricate than the snowflake – Lord have mercy. Because we are full of pride in our humility, and because we believe in our disbelief – Lord have mercy. Because we will protect ourselves from...
by revd | May 1, 2022 | Humankind
Let me take you down, ‘cos I’m going to strawberry fields. Nothing is real and nothing to get hung up about. Strawberry fields for ever. Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see… John Lennon (1940-80), The Beatles,...
