Dr Fabola

I’ve generally refrained from writing political material in recent times. I worry that if I start down that road, it’ll be all I write about, seeing as there’s no shortage of crisis, warfare, and scandals everywhere you look. That said, once in a while I find that when I pick up my guitar, the only…

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This past week my wife and I decided to take a day trip to a well-known shopping centre. A few hours into our jaunt, parched from all the shopping and sightseeing, I wanted a refreshing beverage so we went to one of the many cafes in the mall. The first thing I noticed as we…

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Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m a fan of the TV show This Is Us. I’ve made references to it a few times already on this blog. Still, it seems to be the gift that keeps on giving, because a few days ago I was reminded of an episode that left me…

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Am I the only one who plays their favourite song on repeat dozens of times? I thought this was common practice, but I’ve since deduced from subtle comments by friends and family that perhaps this isn’t the case.  Anyway, earlier this week I found my new favourite song — Cuántas Veces! by Katie James –…

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Imagine there’s a world war raging, a war being fought in part in the skies with fighter jets and warplanes. In this imaginary war, you’re in charge of fortifying the planes to ensure the flight missions’ efficacy and the pilots’ safety. As it happens, your enemies also have fighter jets and warplanes, as well as…

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Shall I let you in on a little secret? There’s a thought that pops into my head on a daily basis. It’s more of a question really, and as a person working towards making a living as a creative, it fills me with dread.  What if I never write a song or story again? What…

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Last week I concluded a two-part series about the value of stories and how they shape our humanity. This week I thought I’d do something different, something I’ve not done in a while, and relay the message of this blog in song form.  A few days ago my wife and I watched the last few…

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Last week, I wrote about how stories are essential to what makes us human. I’ve spent the last few days thinking about this and I’ve found myself noticing many examples of stories we tell ourselves, big and small, important and trivial alike. Some of these stories may serve recreational or educational purposes, for instance, folklore…

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I’m ashamed to say there was a time when I didn’t see the point of reading fiction. Frankly, I thought it was a waste of time. What was there to gain in reading made-up tales and stories, and what did those stories have to teach us about the real world? I rationalised my position by…

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My wife and I saw The Accountants in the theatre last night. The Accountants is a mixed methods performance theatrical piece, that centres on the experiences of two characters, one of Indian British heritage, and the other of Chinese British heritage. There were a dozen dancers on stage performing highly choreographed movements. Alongside the dancers…

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