Here, boy

134340, we hardly knew ya.

Why do they not get it?

"[...] The people of the region are hungry for change; dissatisfaction is palpable in the streets from Cairo to Tehran. The Muslim masses just need to be shown that it's possible to set themselves free. Our ultimate victory in this struggle is virtually foreordained. [...]"

No, this is not from some obscure, ultra-conservative blog somewhere. This derogatory drivel is from an opinion piece published in the newest Time, no less.

When will they ever learn?

Lust 2.0

John Le Carré had it right

How much can we do in defence of a free and decent society, and remain a free and decent society that is worth defending?

Precious

Angels with silver wings,
shouldn't know suffering,
I wish I could take the pain for you.

If God has a master plan,
that only He understands,
I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through.

Bike smike

A bunch of you refuse to go away, checking in here every week and even every day (get a life), even though it looks like I have killed this off for the final time. I'm not even going to ask why. I mean, it isn't as if this was that great to begin with.

Anyway.

Somebody asked what happened to the Harley. 'You had the money in the bank. What happened?'

Answer: This happened. No, not to me. I'm fine. But I got a calmn, detailed run-down of a typical motorcycle trauma from my wife. And then I saw the film. You should too. Whether you have stupid Harley dreams like me or not.

Man it hurts when your dreams get snuffed. But then, I can stand on my own two feet. Something I appreciate a whole lot more now.

Still on vacation, Dad?

I am going to get that feelling in my heart. Like somebody is reaching into my chest with their hand and squeezing as hard as they can.

Still, I will see it.

Tideland.