Saturday, 27 July 2013

Movie night: Caldera

A young woman, trapped in a lusterless reality, finds mystic nature. The conflict is interesting: a medicated existence ensconced in technology versus the spirituality of psychosis. It comes with a nod to Terry Pratchett. Eleven minutes from Evan Viera.

Friday, 26 July 2013

Happiness, tin camping mugs and second hand yo-yos

There has always been something African about making do with less. A board game can be made with a couple of stones and a bunch of pits scooped out of the sand. A toy car can be made from wire and tin. A toy ox can be made of clay.

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Animals, stupid people and safety warnings

The road is nice and flat, compared to most pavements. If you chose to walk in the road and got run over, would you demand that the road be dug up?

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Movie Night: The House

Slightly overacted, but a fair piece of New American Gothic. Ten minutes made on a shoestring by Seraph Films.

Friday, 5 July 2013

Longevity & health: drinking blood vs. potato chips

An article I just read tells me that potato chips, bread crusts and roast potatoes also cause cancer.  You got that right. The substance mentioned as the main culprit is called acrylamide. You play with your life and your medical aid fund if you swallow that stuff.