Paris

A city of beauty marred by violence.

Rioting is not the way forward, no violent form of protest is, because it attracts those people who are in it for the violence and not the cause.

The two kids who supposedly ran from the police into an electricity sub station were old enough to understand the dangers of running into that place, and if they were running from police out of fear of getting a beating, the best place to go would have been somewhere public, where there would be witnesses if there was to be any poor treatment, running into danger can too easily be interpreted as being up to no good.

The police, however, deny the kids, (17 and 15) were being chased.

Why is violence seen as the only way to express anger? I'm tired of saying these things, but maybe, just maybe, if I keep saying them, someone else might start saying them, and with a little luck, the voices for peaceful lives will drown out the noise of chaos...

It's a dream I have.

Some would say "wishful thinking", but I'm enough of a cynic to see their point of view too.

Breaking News

Blunkett resigns

About time too.

He's bent and broken too many rules.

Politicians need to be selfless, but power makes one selfish...

Creative writing / photography challenge

OK, so after a few 10 word challenges, let's try two challenges for all of you who like to write, and one of them would be really good if a Photographer (hint hint) had a shot. Oh and jsbrown too.

Challenge No. 1
Take a song that brings back memories of something, or someone, the more powerful the memory the better. Tell me what the song is, and write or illustrate your memory.

Challenge No. 2
Write a Villanelle, any subject you want, but follow the form.

I'll post mine after I've written them :D