The Story of the Lonesome Skater

When I was young, I couldn’t skate to save my life. If polar bears were chasing me across the ice, Continue reading →

Waiting in the Chemists

I was just waiting in the chemists. The title gave that away, but there’s more. I’m not going to tell Continue reading →

I was told to use my sense of humour – and I WARNED them!!

Today, I shocked my students during a trip to the Science Museum. They asked excitedly: ‘Sir, what are we doing Continue reading →

Freud & Happiness: An Absurdist Tragedy

In Civilization and its Discontents, Freud suggests that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness – guided by Continue reading →

Almost half of Brits are too scared to have a poo at work

A sad situation. My advice is simple and straight forward. Speak to your employer. Invite him or her to your Continue reading →

Elderly man could be charged with criminal damage for cutting the grass outside his home

Coming soon to BBC 4, it’s “Lawnmower Man”. Sir Michael Caine plays a pensioner with a lawn mower out to Continue reading →

High Art and Negation

In his book One-dimensional Man, Herbert Marcuse considers high art the ultimate form of negation. However, it can not be Continue reading →

Jilted lover spends a week in KFC to try and get over her ex

This is a disturbing trend. In recent years, more and more young people are moving back home with their parents Continue reading →