Movements in the World and in the Mind
So we are half way through the first month of 2012 and the year just gone seems to lie in a long forgotten past. The start of the new year is quickly followed by my birthday – never fails- which is a reason – or excuse- to celebrate, reflect and look ahead. I'm still riding... Continue Reading →
It is quite likely that the journalism profession is not held in very high esteem after the NOWT hacking scandal, which no one seems to be talking about anymore despite the revelation that James Murdorch was told about the stench I his organisation. Besides phone hacking scumbags there are those that feel they are operating... Continue Reading →
This has been the longest cyber space silence in the young history of Dark Fairy Adventures. Particular reason? Dissertation madness, well-deserved Easter Holiday, exam mayhem… So, no particular reason, really. It’s a bit like going back to gym or dance class after you haven’t been for a while; the longer it is you haven’t been... Continue Reading →
When reporting on a conflict one can aim for neutrality, but it is considered very difficult to remain completely unbiased as we all know that one person’s freedom fighter is another person’s terrorist. In the case of Libya it has long been decided who the goodies and who the baddies are, but I have been... Continue Reading →
Now that I have come out as a bit of a language geek I like to share my thoughts on two issues I have connected to the word; Jesus freaks and librarians. I think I am a pretty good fairy and on the karma scale of things I like to think that I'm not doing... Continue Reading →
I like language. The language of different languages. I can enjoy the beauty, funkiness and wittiness of language. I have never experienced being tortured by language - studying Arabic not included- until now; I have attempted to read the Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield. I am old enough to remember what a massive hype it... Continue Reading →
The academic year has come to an end. The final exams are today, which I am not attending and there is lunch with a little ceremony and although there is free food involved I am not attending that either. The last few weeks of beach, booze and party hard has completely distracted me from the... Continue Reading →
Everything is possible, always. The year 2010, it has a magical ring to it. End of a decade or the start of a new one. As I mentioned previously, I've got good vibes about the year 2010. Maybe because I want it to be a good year, maybe because my vibes are very much in... Continue Reading →
A few days ago I'd seen the light, I felt the force, I had an epiphany. I would not say that Arabic is a difficult language to learn. I would say that Arabic was 'invented' to discourage the non-native speaker as much as possible from learning it. If one wants to learn or master Arabic... Continue Reading →
The time of settling in and introductory happenings is over; classes have started and the academic year is – at least for us- in full swing. The day before the classes started we did a placement test, which I found pretty difficult despite the fact the test was multiple choice. I got placed in the... Continue Reading →
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