Where is the villain made? They don’t emerge from an ether, fully formed, ready to work against you, they don’t … More
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Glasgow Days and Grey Weather
“Glasgow days and grey weather,” writes Edwin Morgan in his seminal poem The Unspoken, “when the rain beat on the … More
Ad-ing Christmas Cheer to Tv
You’ve possibly not bought that first box of mince pies or even considered digging out the baubles, but, from early … More
The new romantics
It’s a tempting idea to live out our days with a constant sense of idealism, a surface feeling of how … More
Social Battery
I’ve always known I was an introvert. A shy and quiet kid, I usually preferred my own company and was … More
‘To care, or not to care’: Does it matter if its all real?
A sceptical theory posed by some philosophers is based on the idea of an ‘evil genius’ that controls our lives … More
Surmounting Self-Doubt: An Ode to Effort and Perseverance
Salty cries of sea gulls are spluttering as a blue foam of waves is throbbing against the boat’s bow. Two … More
Skin art: proponent or opponent?
What do Harald II, George V, and Edward VII have in common? Correct, they all acted as leaders of the … More
The Descending Scale
Crafted from our societal values, there is a scale that was delicately made. Placed upon a column, upholding our views … More
Perfectionism and the Pursuit of Happiness
As humans are intrinsically imperfect, it is likewise accurate to say that striving for excellence and a constant feeling of … More