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'It is probably the most profound contradiction of being in a state of living, that we should become tormented, in our most contemplative states.   By the psychological and physical pain of the process by which many, if not most of us are fated to escape the imprisonment of being alive.' It is a known fact that we all die, and yet, news of our imminent demise, or that of others, especially those close to us, can be so unbearable, shocking and distressing to us.  Probably that is not all that surprising, after all, since us humans are not only fearful of losing our loved ones and people we like.  But when we are confronted with their loss, through terminal illness, mortal injuries or sudden death, so are we confronted with our own demise. So, how are we, indeed, how do we deal with the pending death of our loved ones?  What are our thoughts, when we, intently, or surreptitiously, gaze upon the broken bodies of our loved ones or our friends.   As they waste aw

Just another short video of what the garden looks like at this stage of Spring.  Not a great deal to see, but already, the 'miracle' of the inner space or matter reaching out to grasp life sustaining compounds which it requires from out space, is already quite evident to see.  Even if many of us might be oblivious to the transformation, or take it for granted. Please take a look, and, yes, a listen, and indulge in some quiet contemplation.

Talk about the relationship between people of different ethnic groups in the Eurocentric world.  And many of us, especially the more vocal ones, tend to reduce all or most things to the extremes of black and white, of black versus white.  We tend to exist and debate things from these extreme polarities. We perceive of the world from and in terms of 'the white' or 'the black side.'  Even though it might be the case that most of us, who live in ethnically more mixed and less mone-ethnic and cultural societies and countries.  Spend varying amounts of our daily lives interacting with people and colleagues from different cultures and ethnicities.  Yes, when we return home, say, after work, after school, the sports fields, etc, we might inhabit an entirely mono-ethnic and cultural world.  And even then, it might not be as mono or single dimension-ethnic world as might appear to be the case.   Since the music we listen to, and the TV programmes we watch, the el

How, well, deliciously nutty it is, when you do not have to share, as in the case of these two squirrel? Please take a look and a listen, as these two 'nutters' go about having a good feel, as Spring causes the floral life around them to reach out and take some space in outer space.

'Like death and bereavement, at times when we are experiencing what seems like 'our worse nightmares', we tend not to be aware of the fact that, 'our worse nighmares' are in fact no more than everyday adversities which many other people are having to contend with.' As Mfanyazaki remembered it, this young woman, F, rang to say Kazaliwa was lying on the street, collapsed.  Mfanyazaki and Nzuri and Mzaliwa quickly got themselves ready and drove down to the street where the young woman lived.  Upon arriving there, they found Kazaliwa lying on the street, against a tree, and in a comatose state, lacking the strength to stand or walk.  And just about conscious, but not being able to make much sense or give an explanation of how he came to be in such a dire state. Although Mfanyazaki would come to see F, who had rang them about their son, as part of the problem, for 'harbouring' Kazaliwa.   At the time, he and his wife were too shocked to consid

Will we now see Europe, in response to Trump's 'America First doctrine', taking appropriate and effective action towards establishing a 'Europe First' approach towards combating that of Donald Trump? Will the European Union and individual European governments, as well as others, such as Russia and China.  Now pass and implement appropriate legislation to protect their businesses and business owners and employees from being accused by the 'colonial forces', chained and carted off to the United States.  To be tried for alleged offences committed against the its government?  Offences which do not break any laws in the host or 'colonial country', but which can condemn the accused to draconian sentences in the United States.  The kind of situation which strikes the fear of 'the Empire' in the mind of the business person who would or might dare to act on the verbal support of his/her 'colonial country. ' And d

And being unaware that, if it does not leave, the time will come when its 'security' will become its prison and, eventually, if it is not ejected, the means of its death by suffocation.  As the womb ceases to be a viable and conducive environment for its survival.  And having been born, the baby must survive the critical stage or time of the first few months and years.  Followed by the different times when the child might become impatient with the slow flowing  or passing of time.   Before he/she can accompany their older siblings on carrying out some errand or chores.  Before they can accompany mummy or daddy as they perform this and that task.  Before they can start attending school, having sleepovers, being allowed out on their own, and participating in this and that leisure activities.  Before they can go to college, or university, get their first job, their first wage or salary. Before they can have their own accommodation.  Before they can have

To be another Syria, another Gaza and another West Bank. Yes, Netanyahu wants the Americans to tied Iran's hands behind its back, with its legs also tethered and behind it and linked to its hands. A position which Iran cannot afford to find itself in, and must do all it can to defend its own interests; including its right to develop a peaceful nuclear development.  Even if its defence of this right, at some point, places it at odds with its European partners to the Agreement. We could assume that Iran's government will have drawn up contingency plans for dealing with the fallout from the United States pulling out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement.   Just as how it will have done in response to the Israel Offence Forces now regular overt and covert attacks on both Iran and Syrian military assets in Syria. And what of the European Union's and Russia's and China's contingency plans to off-set the impact of the United States reneging on the INA?

Politics, like religion, is about the art of deception, with a large amount of machiavellianism thrown in, for good measure.  It is about deceiving people by manufacturing the 'facts' and 'evidence' which you, as a politician, needs to substantiate your position or claim. So, with all the indications being that President Donald Trump, in partnership with and acting in what he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees as the latters best interests. I s almost certain to opt out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement, is it to be taken for granted that the rest of the world, especially Europe.  Will have already drawn up the contingency plans for addressing the havoc which Donald Trump is due to unleash on the it? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have already decided to ditch the INA.  And, since he took office as President of the United States of America, he and Netanyahu have been conspiring to manufacture 'the eviden ce.'   'T