Texts
Texts as a form of communication sound like a great idea. Scratch that, they are a great idea. Revolutionary even. Yet the most humble SMS harbours a most evil of sides. Introduced in the early nineties they were a great alternative to calling, which at the time cost an arm and a leg to make. [...]
The Smoking Ban
Since the ban on smoking indoors in public spaces the naughty ones have been forced outside into cattle pens they call the smoking area. But looking at it now, it’s interesting to see what this has meant for smokes and non smokers. Working in clubs both before and after the ban there has been a [...]
The End Of An Era
So today I got handed the keys to my first ever rented flat. An era of sofa surfing has come to an end and a new one is being ushered in. It brings with it exciting new prospects and a certain freedom that many people take for granted. For there is a downside to sofa [...]
Preening
Following on from yesterday’s topic of vanity I thought today would be a good day to talk about preening. Usually associated with what we think of as the animal world it’s a wonderful part of social interaction. Preeening involves: v. preened, preen·ing, preens v.tr. 1. a. To smooth or clean (feathers) with the [...] Continue [...]