Northern Ireland. A troublesome little spot. Tricky. Two tribes, one island, one border, 6 counties, 2/3 of a province and a whole load of issues. Issues like a person has issues. Personality issues, resulting from the upbringing of the people, infusing us with personality disorders. All of us. We have views and opinions that to... Continue Reading →
Identity Politics – Respect Yourself.
I came across the song Respect Yourself by the Staple Singers in a documentary about 1971 and the impact of music that year, and it sparked some thinking. The song become an anthem for the black population of the US. Along with Sly and the Family Stone, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes and many more, black... Continue Reading →