Sidenote: There’s a spoiler here. ——- So at one point in People Places Things Jemaine Clement’s character (Will) kisses his ex … More
Author: Dave
‘Happiness is not a sustainable condition’ [The philosophy of: People Places Things]
I wrote about this quote the other day (still don’t know who said it though): What is Happiness? It’s the … More
Thoreau was shit at maths
I forgot what he said exactly but Henry David Thoreau said that wood is the gift that gives warmth twice … More
A student of mine inspires me with a great answer
Yesterday I asked my ESL class this: ‘What’s your dream?’ And one of my Saudi Arabian students spoke up. He … More
Was Machiavelli a cunt?
There’s this beautiful series of 20 books called ‘Great Ideas’ published by Penguin. These are the two I have: And … More
Is it ambitious to aim to be completely unambitious? [I have no ambition.]
I have no ambition, or at least that’s my goal. My ambition’s to be completely without ambition. When I was … More
Fuck passion. Give a shit, but don’t be passionate.
When you’re passionate about something, you become blind to any evidence or opinions against it. It’s easy to start thinking … More
That goal or thing or milestone… do you want it, or do you WANT TO WANT it?
Last week, I had this conversation with one of English students, who needs to rapidly improve his English to pass … More
Kokomo by The Beach Boys – IMPOSSIBLE, according to the laws of physics, to listen to and be anxious or stressed or whatever
I love challenges. Because of this and this (but only if it’s worth it.) And here’s one for you: If you’re having a … More
Why news sucks and sports don’t
I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people’s accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man’s failures … More