Educational institutions which do not teach their staff the differences in teaching or in learning, nor the differences between childhood education and adult learning. Counselling students who are not vetted by counselling or counsellors but merely learn about counselling. Jobs which require communication skills but people running the course have not listened to themselves communicate.Continue reading “Dickhead”
Category Archives: Politopical
Who’s in Charge?
Domination in a social setting seems quite important to many people, according to my observations. In Japanese culture, dominance is assigned according to an hierarchy of gender, age, position, class, income and race. In Australian culture, however, the boundaries are not just blurred, but fluid. This creates a complex of problems. Not only are interactionsContinue reading “Who’s in Charge?”
Joke
What did the cactus say to the unicorn? I don’t beleaf you.
The Rebels
They were fighting against tyranny, of course. Clear lines and imaginative set-ups and pay-offs, the original trilogy of Star Wars was great story telling. Good versus Evil is easy to understand. The how and why made sense for each character, each of whom went through personalised character arcs. While Good vs Evil is still theContinue reading “The Rebels”
Spirituality
The Meaning of Life What was that about hats, again? Thanks Monty Python! This movie ought to be the first thing watched by every high school student from grades 10 to 12 and repeated every year of academic study. Would definitely reduce the number of goths and wokers. One way I’ve identified to engage inContinue reading “Spirituality”
Fragile Narcissist
Narcissism is a psychological delusion. More than simply being selfish or opportunistic, narcissists have proceeded along a train of thought which leads them to disconnect from others’ needs. This delusion is where someone ‘knows’ that their needs must be met but there is no longer the ability to facilitate others’ needs. Where a narcissist isContinue reading “Fragile Narcissist”
System Failure
Ideology provides no grounds for respect.
SEX
Let’s talk about — baby, let’s talk about you and me.
The Churn
Those who fiddle while Rome burns…
Fa-fa-fa-fashion!
What to do, how to feel, when things aren’t as they should be… Early last year, my mother had a stroke. I expected I would be the main carer as I was studying full time and had the flexibility to drive into the mountains to manage her home and help out. I also live closestContinue reading “Fa-fa-fa-fashion!”
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