Bonjour : Introduction

The objective of this blog is two-fold:  firstly, to get those ideas and observations in my head out in a manner that is, well, as succinct as possible and not meandering and garbled gibberish. Secondly, to streamline my own thoughts and observations so that the quotient of random and vapid inferences will hopefully be nullified at the altar of reason; even if that reason may be opinionated or emotive (but reason nonetheless). I will definitely revisit posts to improve upon them.


I doubt I’ll come up with anything of any real value or meaning to anyone who may pop in here and spend a few minutes on a read. However, in the event that someone/anyone may wish to appropriate an observation for inspiration/further development/another academic (or otherwise) pursuit, try not to be a complete heel about it. I make an effort to maintain citations because I take plagiarism seriously and so should you, you marauder!

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