Category Archives: intimate relationships

Breast Coast

Weaning and whining with Snacks the cat The latest fine idea to be targeted by Sarah Palin’s hunting rifle of righteous indignation, in her customary enthusiastic and ignorant fashion, is that of Michelle Obama’s plan to award tax breaks to … Continue reading

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This Year’s Kisses

My favourite lyrics from the past year, arranged into a narrative. Instead of making a list of my favourite records from twenty-ten, I decided to write down my ten favourite lyrics of the year. I’m sure you don’t need me … Continue reading

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Hand in Unloveable Hand

Freud’s Death Drive and The Mountain Goats A key concept in psychoanalysis is the innate human drive towards self-destruction. Freud wrote about this unconscious instinct towards annihilation and death as an opposing force to the drive for life and growth. … Continue reading

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