Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies Although I have received requests for a blog on BDSM and dominatrices, I have to admit I lack relevant experience in that area. However, it’s something I might explore in the distant future. The term BDSM has largely been replaced by “sadomasochism,” which combines “sadism” (pleasure from inflictingContinue reading “Ruminations on five levels of why, fish, and load-shedding”
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Ruminations on power dynamics and dominance hierarchies
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies Do dominance hierarchies exist in human society, and are you part of a dominance hierarchy? I am not referring to dominatrices and BDSM, as that is a topic for another blog. Some woke individuals may challenge or reject traditional dominance hierarchies, viewing them as perpetuating inequality and oppression.Continue reading “Ruminations on power dynamics and dominance hierarchies”
Ruminations on a home invasion
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies I have 177 blog posts and they have covered a very wide range of eclectic topics reflecting an anxious, disorganised, and curious mind. Some of my blog posts are esoteric and some are deeply personal. Today I will relate a deeply personal experience with the benefit of hindsight.Continue reading “Ruminations on a home invasion”
Ruminations on rediscovering Vernon my voodoo doll.
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies In the late 1990s, Andrew Bradford gave me a voodoo doll for my birthday. Who else can say they got a voodoo doll as a gift? I named him Vernon. Andrew just knew it was the perfect gift. Back in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, Andrew wasContinue reading “Ruminations on rediscovering Vernon my voodoo doll.”
Ruminations on the enshittification of South Africa
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies One self-imposed and unnecessary stressor in my life is what I’ve dubbed “blog stress.” The goal is to produce a weekly blog post, although some weeks are smoother sailing than others. Often, I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time ruminating over my topic, drafting and refiningContinue reading “Ruminations on the enshittification of South Africa”
Ruminations on hubris
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies The term “hubris” finds its origin in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, where it was perceived as a dangerous quality capable of invoking the wrath of the gods. Hubris is characterised by excessive pride, arrogance, or self-confidence, often leading to a disregard for the feelings, opinions, or warningsContinue reading “Ruminations on hubris”
Ruminations on mental disorders and grunt mode
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies In previous blog posts, I have confessed to self-diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder, prompting me to ruminate on mental disorders in general. It’s important to note that one is not confined to just one disorder; multiple disorders can coexist. In the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical ManualContinue reading “Ruminations on mental disorders and grunt mode”
Ruminations on grifters, subsidy harvesting, and dumb money in the energy transition
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies This week, as promised and since the holidays are over, I will return to the topic of energy. Looking at some of my earlier blog posts on energy there was a lot of engineering techno-nerd stuff written by someone in the mirror who has extreme intuition about allContinue reading “Ruminations on grifters, subsidy harvesting, and dumb money in the energy transition”
Ruminations on Gaza, the International Court of Justice and dead cats
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies This week I was planning to write about energy again, but I decided to postpone that to next week. As the saying goes, fools rush in where angels fear to tread, and this week, I’m embracing the role of a fool. You may already consider me a perpetualContinue reading “Ruminations on Gaza, the International Court of Justice and dead cats”
Ruminations on measuring your success and answering Bill Bryant’s questions.
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies To start my ruminations for 2024 I write this week’s blog overlooking the ocean on a sunny day and enjoying a cool sea breeze. Across the table sits Nerine, engrossed in her work, heralding what promises to be a bustling year ahead. It could not be more perfect.Continue reading “Ruminations on measuring your success and answering Bill Bryant’s questions.”
Ruminant Pink Friday 