Road Trip to Gisenyi

 

Hi guys. Sorry I haven't been updating much lately. I've pretty much exclusively switched over to YouTube and just don't have time to write blogs and make videos. Here's a little road trip I took to the north of Rwanda recently - enjoy!

Hugo Awards Need an Overhaul

Wow. The Hugo Awards are trash. I hadn't heard anything about this, but I follow this author as I'm reading their book at the moment. Jaw hit the floor. How can people like that be allowed to judge anyone's work? That's truly horrific - both their politically oppressive stance and their inability to spell the author's name. 

Toki Pona

The smallest language in the world... and utterly fascinating. Reminds me a bit of Talc Alf in the way one sign or symbol can represent so many things. Official Toki Pona site.

Oath, Boast, Toast 2024

For the past couple of years, my annual Oath, Boast and Toast has moved over to YouTube. Let me know if you've made any resolutions in the comments below.

 

Christmas in Kigali

I did a Christmas. Went to a Christmas market in Kigali, present opening, and then over to a friend's place for eggnog and nosh. Hope everyone is having a thoroughly festive time!

RobWords

 

I really love this YouTube channel, RobWords. Some fascinating stuff on there.

Farewell Benjamin Zephaniah

Liverpool Baltic Triangle

 

So sad to hear of the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah. I grew up with his poetry. I even put his poem According to my Mood on the syllabus with undergrads here in Kigali, to who how much fun you can have with words. Don't Happy, Be Worried never failed to put a smile on my face. A wonderful wordsmith and very much enjoyed seeing him on Peaky Blinders. Thanks for all the poems Dr Zephaniah.