Monthly Archives: June 2018

Made me Smile #2

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. A tradie reading a Penguin Classic on the train: a glorious contravention of everyone’s expectations. II. Waiting in line at Kinokuniya bookshop- the only place in which an extended cue is fine with me. We are all here to … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Forgiveness: A Story of Redemption

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. I discovered early on in life that my father hated being called ‘Dave.’ As a proud David, my Dad has always felt that the somewhat more informal ‘Dave’ is an assault on his dignity. Unfortunately for him, there was … Continue reading →

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Aphorisms and Reflections #2

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. I consider it safe to conclude that in the present age humanity can be divided into two distinct groups: those who are willing to be exploited by a reality TV show, and those who are genuinely alive. II. One … Continue reading →

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Nihilisms New God

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. The meta-narrative of contemporary Western culture is nihilism, and its maxim is this: we come from nothing and are heading towards oblivion. This truism is evident when one reflects on what we pursue as objects of ultimate value. … Continue reading →

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Made Me Smile #1

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I. A beautiful image yesterday: an elderly man walking his granddaughter home from primary school. He was carrying her bag and had made her fairy bread as an after school treat. She was singing a made-up melody with the abandon … Continue reading →

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Lonely Airport on a Sunday Night

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

I was waiting alone in Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport late one Sunday evening in September, 2015. The terminal was far quieter than usual, with my fellow passengers spread sparsely instead of in the big clusters common in peak times. I had … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer: A Confession

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Ryan Buesnel

At this stage in my life, I find that the Lord’s Prayer is the only form of supplication I can enter into with sincerity. As I understand them, Jesus’ words to his Father are a humble expression of hope laced with … Continue reading →

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