neighbourhoods

I couldn’t believe what I witnessed, about an hour ago, coming back from the foodstore with my two kids (and one in my belly), with grocery bags, heat, tiredness, kids and all hanging on to me. Our neighbour, the one who is posting us warning, legal letters that he’ll sue us if we don’t stop … Continue reading →

tests for priests

I would like to propose to the office of the Papacy, to the Catholic Church and its ‘internal affairs ministry’ (whatever they have), to conduct two types of tests amongst priests, where the tests will be carried out be external researchers/examiners. The first test should be given in the beginning of priests’ schooling, as part … Continue reading →

street names

Some streets are tidy and spotless (minus the chewing gum – those black spots on the asphalt). Some streets have vomit and garbage flying around. Some streets have prostitutes on them promising to take you for 20 minutes to heaven (unclear if travel insurance is included). Some streets have more hair saloons than actual inhabitants … Continue reading →

reading early

It’s amazing, the length at which some parents – and their children – can go. I just heard of this American family, living here in Malta, whose 2-year-old son can already read. Mine – at that age – don’t even know the meaning of the word ‘read’. Ok, their son may have learned to recognise … Continue reading →

Lady Gaga

Or shall I call her the “forbidden fruit”? Not in a religious way, although the connotation helps her sell. The connotation helps all artists sell. From those who restore frescos of the Madonna, to Madonna, the singer. “Forbidden fruit” in a law-abiding way. In reference to the South Korean authorities banning under 18s to go … Continue reading →