I think competitiveness can add an excitement to a game. The board game is no longer a means to pass the time, now it's personal. But I think it's a very fine balance to strike. I think humour is often required to release the tension. I also think when winning becomes a way to demean … Continue reading Competitiveness →

"You have limitless potential, which makes what you've achieved so far, so shit" "You can do anything you put your mind to. Too bad all you think about is overeating and masterbating" You don't get much gallows humour these days and I reckon it's because it flies in the face of the personal empowerment movement … Continue reading Rare gallows humour →

Christmas is great for bringing everyone back home. No matter how far away you migrated to, for a week you return to your hometown. Then wandering the streets on Christmas Eve becomes an informal disorganized reunion. Where you see the range of social skills and gregariousness on display. Some avoid eye contact, some nod, and … Continue reading Sporadic reunion →

Merry Christmas everyone I hope you have a wonderful day filled with the things you can't buy in life.

Gary and Cartman are speaking with a member of the public while being observed by their master Tijuan. After the 30 minutes Gary was delighted because Cartman lost his cool and Gary didn't. While Tijuan delivered the expected punishment Gary laughed with glee. But then unexpectedly Tijuan turned on Gary and scolded him for being … Continue reading Gary’s neverending journey →

When I heard the man I was going to be meeting was mentally disabled I was preparing to use small words and talk slowly. Then I saw how much responsibility he had and how well he managed his disability. I immediately had to dial up the accountability and dial down the sympathy in my head … Continue reading Accountability spectrum →

Learning by doing is probably the best strategy for the overachiever perfectionist types because making mistakes will drive them crazy and therefore accelerate their learning to prevent mistakes.

At the moment my algorithm is throwing up lots of videos of porch thieves getting instant karma via the stolen package exploding. The colourful explosion is quite a sight to behold but what's even more fascinating is when some of these thieves scream at the video camera - I'm going to call the cops on … Continue reading Karma for porch thieves →

In movies like the Equalizer, the protagonist is consistently competent and as an audience we sit in awe for a couple of hours. But I think there is something to be said for the hero's meltdown. Where they fall to their knees, confess that they can't overcome this hurdle and quit. I think it does … Continue reading Vulnerable hero →

For Hugo improv was just a fun outlet. It wasn't his day job and he embraced the failures with open arms. It was a happy outcome to get a laugh but it didn't make or break his night. Then (dun dun dun) Hugo received lots of praise for his contribution to the Improv showcase and … Continue reading Hugo’s improv →