Francesca's Thoughts

Hello. Francesca Astraea here. Make a cup of tea and settle in for a chat!

June 2013

09/06/2013

A Sleepy Attempt to Promote Deep, Spiritual Reflection

I’ve spent the last half-hour reading up on Nelson Mandela, and for a bloke who liked Colnol Gadaffi, he’s done some pretty spectacular stuff. I urge you all to take a moment to appreciate apartheid, long term imprisonment, and seventeen grandchildren. Seventeen. Seriously, though, it’s important to learn about these old dudes who did something Continue reading

DISCUSS., June 2013, THE WORLD *head in hands*

Indifferent Ignorance, Nelson Mandela, seventeen grandchildren, Tweeting from the wrong account.
04/06/2013

Some Psychology Revision, A Mention of Glitter Paint and a Word on Feminism

There was a postcard in the Oxfam tent at Hay which read “DON’T VOTE… IT ONLY ENCOURAGES THEM”. It was interesting, considering that it was up there next to feminist witticisms and Oscar Wilde quotations on social change. It was especially interesting considering the fact that this year – today, in fact – is one hundred years Continue reading

DISCUSS., Fuckin’ Idiots, June 2013, Pure Insanity, THE WORLD *head in hands*

democracy, Emily Davison, Epsom Derby, equal marraige, House of Lords, Indifferent Ignorance, minority groups, Oxfam, religion, Suffragette Movement, Syria war, voting rights