Who are you NOT ?
March 12, 2010
Uprising
This one’s for you Joel. Fly that individual flag for U too.
Quote from artist: The resistance’s cornerstone, claims Matt Bellamy, who found inspiration watching G20 protests. “People were wearing silly costumes, dressed up as big puppets. That’s the most powerful protest, when it’s not too earnest. Sometimes you need to laugh, so I chose a glam rock beat with, ‘They will not control us!’ (JJJ Hottest 100)
March 11, 2010
Imaginary Enemies
There’s certainly no shortage of imaginary friends on this website … the Army of Ink (all 50 + of them!) … the BOys from the BOy series … the black pooch himself.
But are there also benefits in having an imaginary enemy? Mine’s The Joker. It’s a good thing to be able to separate the bad stuff, the dark thoughts, from yourself. So much easier to challenge when it’s out than in. To have those battles with something/someone on the outside - rather than turning it in on yourself. Feel free to make enemies with this clown – make him your own. Click on ‘The Joker’ TAG on your right to view previous Joker posts – and stay tuned …
Another one about imaginary friends.
March 10, 2010
BOy # 7
… with a firm grip on what he’s got.
BOy culture seems to load lads up – sometimes, with more than BOy can bear. And if BOy can’t bear it – saying so isn’t an encouraged option, because BOy is supposed to be tough – right? Or maybe it’s BOy culture that’s wrong? Maybe BOy should be valued for his sensitivity, honesty, authenticity, difference and ability to grow and evolve beyond the confines of BOy stereotyping - rather than his worth being measured by size, strength, toughness and how much he can do? I had a refreshing conversation with a bloke a while back, who talked about his close friend who’d taken his own life. His honesty was astrounding …
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March 5, 2010
No joke!
“I was only joking” – is a what some people say to get away with saying what they really mean. Fooling around with peoples heads is a dirty game.
March 5, 2010
