We humans seem to think we can continue to disrespect our fellow humans, the environment, nature, and the natural order without any adverse consequences. Our actions prove this every day, and it appears that the problem is getting worse as time goes by. Society, particularly Western society, has lost the will to be respectful, aContinue reading “Respect!”
Category Archives: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Exploring My Southern Queensland Garden in August
A small taste of my garden in Southern Queensland during August (Feb. up North). Spring comes but once a year – so get out and take advantage of it.
The Ultimate Australian Rail Adventure: The Ghan Experience
The above-mentioned railway line extends from the bottom (Adelaide) to the top of Australia (Darwin), and the first part was built from Adelaide heading north in the 1870s. It was gradually extended in narrow gauge to Alice Springs, the center of Australia, by 1929. Owing to the remoteness of this part of Australia, passengers wishingContinue reading “The Ultimate Australian Rail Adventure: The Ghan Experience”
Sky v Webs
My long-distance friend who lives in the US keeps sending me a wide range of fantastic photos and has challenged me to return the compliment. The last week or so has provided me with the opportunity to take a few pictures, and I include them below with a couple of observations, but, unfortunately, they areContinue reading “Sky v Webs”
Amazing Sky Colors After Sunset in Queensland
I could not ignore the absolutely amazing sky colours that my wife brought to my attention last night just after sunset. Here are a few dramatic photos to give you an idea of what it looked like, although no camera can do the scene complete justice. My electronically connected friend, Ed, regularly sends me excellentContinue reading “Amazing Sky Colors After Sunset in Queensland”
Common Sense vs. Feelings in Today’s Society
We all have feelings, although it should be said that some of us feel more than others. Feelings are our response to something that comes into our consciousness. Feelings may include anger, sorrow, guilt, envy, well-being, happiness, satisfaction, and many others. They are usually immediate responses to something seen, heard, felt, or experienced. If theContinue reading “Common Sense vs. Feelings in Today’s Society”
The Colour (color!)of Christmas
For the last ten years or so, I have been creating and installing a Christmas-themed lighting display at the front of our one-acre block of land in our tiny town in Southeast Queensland, Australia. I usually start planning what the display will look like in the last week of November and either put together whatContinue reading “The Colour (color!)of Christmas”
Elections!!!!!!!
I am sitting at my computer some 8,000 miles from a very important election occurring right now, and I am unsure what to think. The critical question is, what drives an elector to vote the way they do? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different reasons behind people’s electoral decisions, but when the currentContinue reading “Elections!!!!!!!”
Spring is here!
For those of you who follow this web site, I apologize for not keeping you up to date. I am well and truly slack and I will try and reform my ways in the future. Our spring begins in September each year (Southern Hemisphere) and accordingly we are now (mid-October) about halfway through the season.Continue reading “Spring is here!”
Queensland, Australia Local Elections
Some of you may be interested in how local cities, towns, and regions select their Mayors and Councilors in our area, as every part of the world is different. My wife and I have just completed our compulsory vote and have returned home from the local polling booth at the local school. Firstly, the QueenslandContinue reading “Queensland, Australia Local Elections”
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