Category Archives: Peace

Crimea’s Attorney General, Natalia Poklonskaya speaks [English subtitles]

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Ossington

Ho. Appointed the Prosecutor of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea on March 11, 2014, here Natalia Poklonskaya speaks to an audience of reporters. Looking rather young for 34, Ms. Poklonskaya caused me to pause and consider what it would be … Continue reading →

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A real treat of a post! Watch & share! [Free Massey Lectures]

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ossington

This is not my own, but after having listened to it I am absolutely electrified! This is a series of lectures about the world, about the quantum  the atomic, the future, the past, life, technology, information, and the future where our … Continue reading →

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Please excuse my digression…

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Ossington

No, do not excuse this digression. For, it really is not in any sense a straying from the tenets of this blog, nor of my thoughts. It is these thoughts of mine, freely expressed, which has been lacking on this … Continue reading →

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2013, a new year.

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Ossington

It’s 2013. Some people use this time to make commitments, resolutions, which they believe will help them achieve something in their lives which they otherwise may not get to. Others see this as an empty commitment, as so many weight-watching … Continue reading →

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Within necessity there are sown the seeds of redemption. (Short blurb + video link)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Ossington

My last post viewed the actions of the state, be they atrocious or amicable, as being generally determined by necessity, circumstance, and inertia. This paints a pretty ugly picture as it seems to keep us away from being quick to … Continue reading →

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The current marijuana laws are ineffective, unjust, and they cause (much) more harm than they aim to stop.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Ossington

I should like to say something about Marijuana. Specifically recreational use. Please read on as this is very important to me, and as I will show, I believe that it ought to be important to you too. // The ongoing criminalization of … Continue reading →

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What, of God, do we tell the children? And what of faith?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Ossington

Below is a reprint of work I had published in 2010. It is as the title suggests, enjoy. What, of God, do we tell the children? And what of faith? Before we can answer these questions, we must first decide … Continue reading →

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Gods in the garden.

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Ossington

Again I found myself questioning the often unquestioned fact of life, namely that of attraction and sex drive. (University campuses will do this to any mind which chooses to turn in on itself in reflection… amid a sea of active … Continue reading →

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Life is for the living

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ossington

I sat on the subway today (2 nights ago now), and I caught myself in thought. With my head to my shoulder, my legs crossed, and my fingers steeple’d in my lap, I succumbed to a pang of existential sadness. … Continue reading →

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Stop Online Piracy Act… don’t knock it ’till you try it. (yum)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ossington

Although google.ca didn’t appear to support the blackout, much of the internet (which I frequent) did. The apparent lack of content to lull me along my shift at work is likely what made me feel sick this morning. On my … Continue reading →

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