I have never been particularly fussy—a glass of tap water and a piece of contemporary drama would be enough to nourish the body and soul of my own creation. So, spoiled by all the words I read by the dim light continue reading
Tag: Russia
Only the fear and tears
I didn’t sleep well last night. Already disheartened, I spent the usual eight hours in front of the computer. ... continue reading
All it takes
It takes a comedian to stand firm on a besieged stage where every day is a deadly rehearsal for a tragedy written and directed by an amateur historian. It takes ... continue reading
He is playing the cursed card!
And suddenly, it went quiet for a moment of disbelief. He is playing the cursed card, only it has long ceased to be just another ... continue reading
Kyiv, not Kiev
My word processor struggles with the name Kyiv. For some baffling reason, it suggests that I mean Vicky. At least it does not mind a psychopath, a thug, terror, war, ... continue reading
No time for regrets
A bully gets bolder over time, taking advantage of the passivity of decent people. So now, as we wring our hands over Kiev, ... continue reading
Why die for Kiev?
Do you remember these words? To fight alongside our Polish friends for the common defence ... continue reading
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