Welcome to my page! The purpose of this endeavor is to share my assorted musings/writing/book recommendations with you all. I may even delve into *other* sorts of media too (no, not pornography! Think: storytelling through gaming for example). After all, we live in a crazy society where delicious delicious content is available in All Forms. It is my humble aim to become a *human printing press* and cover as much of it as possible. It is a goal I shall chase with much spunk, gusto and vim – among other rather antiquated words. So strap in – strap on – and generally brace yourself as I spill the contents of my brain onto the page via my keyboard. Mission statement (and blog excerpts) below:
Mission statement:
Much like Moist von Lipwig, it is our (my) duty here at The Flighty Press (literally me, in my room) to perpetuate the almighty power of the Word. By which I mean simply: words themselves. For words have power, you know. Power to change the world. That is, provided there are people willing to listen to them. And so, like Moist, I shall endeavour to deliver the mail (words) into your awaiting letterboxes (brain-holes) for your general amusement and pleasure. Perhaps even your education too. Who knows.
(Additionally, for those who aren’t aware, Moist von Lipwig is a character in the popular ‘Discworld’ novels by the late, but never forgotten, Sir Terry Pratchett. He does lots of enterprising things like re-opening the post office, restarting the royal mint and generally getting ‘stuck in’ to a bunch of wonderful innovations that made society what it is today. Well worth a read.)
My thoughts on the elections and matters of a similar nature (not that anyone asked for it!) (Note: This isn’t perfect, nor is it particularly sophisticated. The post below is simply what you might call ‘cerebral spillage’ that comes about whenever I get het up about political matters. Regardless, I hope you enjoy! If it… Read more: Politics.
Let’s start the press rolling with ‘Feet of Clay’, the nineteenth (!) book in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. Perhaps described best by Neil Gaiman as one of his later ‘Swiss watches’, this book really is just that – a wonderfully crafted delight. Unlike his earlier works, in which plot often cropped up as… Read more: KILLER CLAY GOES POTTY! FEET OF CLAY BOOK REVIEW
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