And some great news — EDIT (23 January 2023) — Our publication has a new name, and a new hashtag. Bringing it in line with our sister publication, the new title is “Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Poems”, and our new tag is “Bouncin and Behavin Poems” (without the apostrophes). Please STOP using Bb Poetry. Please tag…

We all have weak spots —

Unlocking the secrets of the subconscious — This article is an adaptation of a LinkedIn update written by the author. How broad-minded are you? What I am about to share is extremely thought-provoking, even for the most cynical. In 2016, aged sixteen, my eldest son created this self-portrait. He was a highly skilled artist and won a…

Choosing survival — ‘Libertas, the Roman Goddess of Liberty. This is all that remains of a statue built to honour her. Welcome to New York!’ announced Mr Kasowski with all the gravitas he could muster. ‘Wow! So that’s the Statue of Liberty?” asked Christine Williams. …

You know you’re wrong, even when you’re right — Stop shouting! Don’t raise your voice. Why are you shouting? The greatest lines in gaslighting history. ‘You’re shouting. Please keep it down. Please stop your shouting.’ Are surgical lines designed to shut you down. They can shout. You must be calm. Fine that they’re shouting. Master strokes by expert manipulators. …

And MAGArians still don’t get it — If the MAGA Republicans are to be believed, anyone running against Joe Biden can murder people in broad daylight without fear of prosecution. Yes, being arrested for being caught red-handed with bodies all around, witnesses, and rifle in hand would be a politically motivated move. Only today, I listened as…

A lesson to the past from the future — The high-speed shuttle came to an abrupt but safe stop, and everyone felt their guts moving in the way they do when you drive over the brow of a hill too quickly. ‘Before I open this, let me be absolutely clear about something. There’s a reason we don’t do these…

Stuck in their thoughts —

We’d all be chess players! — ‘This house believes that with superior thinking, strategy, and execution, my pieces can capture your king before yours can capture mine.’ This is the fundamental argument that is played out on the chequered board through the movements of the pieces in every chess game. I’ve been playing chess for over…