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The life and times of an old semi-hippie. Sunday, 30 July 2017. I promised a new blog reader that I would explain my weird name, so here goes. In daily life I go by Ien, not Ieneke. It is pronounced to rime with Green and spelled Eye Ee En. A clever friend once remarked that she remembered the spelling by saying to herself that Ien is not Einstein. I have used that line a lot. Thanks Carol! Of course it only works if people can spell Einstein.
Sticky notes, ideas, and general disarray. Friday, 31 July 2015. Inspired by and shared from science-fiction author David Gerrold. Some people are shaking their heads at the mob mentality of all those who are expressing their outrage at the murder of Cecil the Lion. Most are so self-righteous that they try to explain, they try to justify, or worse, they counter-attack. Accepting responsibility seems to be impossible.
Thursday, January 15, 2015. Some thoughts on collective guilt and personal responsibility. My talented virtual friend Jacqui Binford Bell. She of the amazing art and photographs, posted this thought provoking remark on Facebook.
JE NE SUIS PLUS ICI. Je suis toujours fan de Tokio Hotel. Fidelle, pas comme certains.
Sunday, February 17, 2008. 4 Bring On The Ending. 4 Du Liebst Mich Nicht! 5 Es Brennt Die Welt.
From the River to the Sea Part Two. Around this time last Summer I was engaged in protests against the bombardment of Gaza in Palestine. And as part of these protests I wrote this blog.