Aweh, My Dearly Beloved Fellow Ruminants & Groupies What are the rules for life? Do they exist? One of my colleagues called me an anarcho-capitalist. An Anarcho-Capitalist is that person at a braai who insists taxation is theft between sips of craft beer. His dream world? One where everyone is a self-made entrepreneur living inContinue reading “Ruminant Pink Friday’s Rules for Life”
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Ruminations on industrial policy, boasting, and alternative universes.
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies Given that the South African election is in a few weeks this allows me the opportunity to engage in a free and frank exchange about aspects of South African politics from my own limited and biased perspective that some may find offensive. With elections looming, let’s dissect theContinue reading “Ruminations on industrial policy, boasting, and alternative universes.”
Ruminations on five levels of why, fish, and load-shedding
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 The term BDSM has largely been replaced by “sadomasochism,” which combines “sadism” (pleasure from inflictingContinue reading “Ruminations on five levels of why, fish, and load-shedding”
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 being alive and predictions for 2024
Aweh dearly beloved fellow ruminants & groupies Dearly beloved readers I wish you all the best for 2024. I am grateful we are all still alive because it is a lot better than the alternative. I would like to start with what might, at first, appear to be an obvious statement. You need to beContinue reading “Ruminations on being alive and predictions for 2024”
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