The Identity Crisis – In Crisis

To some the first thing they see when they look at me is the colour of my skin.  To others its my gender, my big smile or my charm-or lack of it.  To those who hear me speak I'm an employee, a tax payer, a son, a friend, an ex, a heterosexual, a sapiosexual, a … Continue reading The Identity Crisis – In Crisis

My Indecisive Brunch

I sat in my favourite café, ordered my favourite coffee and began typing, and typing, and typing. Until I was hungry. Then I looked at the brunch menu and thought, “Should I order the same thing I did last weekend, or should I try something different? I like the way that they scramble my eggs, … Continue reading My Indecisive Brunch

Connecting with the things of the flesh

I've always struggled with dating and relationships. I would over-analyse an infinite number of permutations and consequences of either over-committing or taking a cavalier view; only to inexorably end up clutching a hand full of "what ifs". In my case long held beliefs, conditioning and experiences from a young age had radically shaped my perception … Continue reading Connecting with the things of the flesh

The Book of Life

As a child I was an avid comic book collector.  I would save every week of pocket money towards next month’s edition.  Washing up was a necessary evil, I likened the vacuum cleaner to a hungry hound sniffing every inch of carpet for crumbs and copper coins, my hands heavy with hot iron, heaving to … Continue reading The Book of Life