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Journeys (16)
- I've Been Everywhere
  February 18, 2012
  I've Been Everywhere is a song that has definitely stood the test of time - and there['s a guy who has travelled Australia visiting all 94 places!
- The Magic and Music of Place Names
  February 14, 2012
  Some of Australia's most unusual, quirky and musical place names - with others immortalised in the song I've Been Everywhere by Lucky Starr
- Merry Christmas!
  December 23, 2010
  Merry Christmas greetings to all!
- Hit and Myth
  February 8, 2010
  Today I left something undone that I wish I had done - though perhaps others may say I'm foolish to think so. .. A tale of trust, risk - and alternative…
- A Journey Shared
  November 1, 2009
  A deeply personal story about part of my life's journey. About sadness, loss, healing and growth.
- Serendipity
  September 21, 2009
  I was going through some old files and came across a poem I wrote a number of years ago about the joy of chance encounters... Such unexpected encounters are…
- The Wonders of WordPress & Thesis
  September 10, 2009
  For the last two weeks I've been a bit preoccupied to say the least ... immersed in the wonders of WordPress, php, plugins, widgets and other gadgets. I've…
- Decisions, Decisions ...
  June 20, 2009
  Conventional wisdom says decision-making is a logical, linear process. We start at a certain point, think about it, weigh up the pros and cons as we go along -…
- Seasons
  May 28, 2009
  Cold crispness in the air, autumn colours in the trees. I can feel the seasons passing ...
- Cosmic Jokers
  May 13, 2009
  A reflection on the capriciousness of life, the archetypal Cosmic Joker and paradox
- Life
  April 23, 2009
  A great blog post on Barriers by Jeb Dickerson made me reflect on the wonderful journey that life is if we embrace its possibilities.
- Fence Sitting
  April 7, 2009
  Why is it that 'sitting on the fence' is so often considered a bad thing? When people talk about someone who is doing so, they often speak with a curl of the…
- On Time and Tesseracts
  April 5, 2009
  Recently, thanks to Daniel Brenton, I was reminded again of Madeleine L'Engle's book for children, A Wrinkle in Time - one that intrigued me as a child.
- The Uncultured Project
  April 4, 2009
  Here's an inspiring story to remind us there IS hope for the world. :-) It's one young man's "journey to help the poorest of the poor". In his own words ...
- Widdershins
  April 3, 2009
  Growling thunder this morning reminds me of my childhood. I was no longer frightened by loud crashes of thunder, when I knew it was just the gods playing a…
- All Fools' Day
  April 1, 2009
  Today, on All Fools' Day, I'm launching into the blogosphere. A very appropriate day to begin! :) It's a day to remember the archetypal Fool - the innocent who…
Beginnings (1)
- All Fools' Day
  April 1, 2009
  Today, on All Fools' Day, I'm launching into the blogosphere. A very appropriate day to begin! :) It's a day to remember the archetypal Fool - the innocent who…
Stories (21)
- The World's Memory
  February 24, 2012
  A quotation from Harry Aldis - and a reflection on books, computers and the world's memory.
- Audiobooks, Ebooks and Old Friends
  February 21, 2012
  About the joys of e-reading; discovering new authors, exploring new horizons and revisiting old favourites as well!
- Up to the Eyeballs in Alligators
  June 7, 2011
  What on earth have eyeballs got to do with alligators? A story of discovery!
- The Book Thief
  February 19, 2011
  A wonderful story, beautifully told, this has become a favourite book of mine!
- Revisiting Brideshead
  March 10, 2010
  About re-experiencing the delights of Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh, and the 1981 BBC TV series of the same name.
- The Storyteller
  February 18, 2010
  Unshaved, unkempt, black nails, black teeth and an old, tattered coat. You'd dismiss him as derelict and walk straight past. Yet when he spoke eagles…
- A Journey Shared
  November 1, 2009
  A deeply personal story about part of my life's journey. About sadness, loss, healing and growth.
- Holding the Centre
  September 13, 2009
  I've just finished reading Iran Awakening, by Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize. Subtitled A Memior of Revolution and Hope, it is an…
- Dialogue as Art
  August 26, 2009
  This evening, thanks to my friend and colleague Natalie Shell, I learned the story of two Irish artists who have created an unusual work of art ...
- I Don't Know
  August 14, 2009
  I've been listening to a lovely song by Lisa Hannigan, called I Don't Know. I'm inspired to reflect yet again on the importance of connecting with other…
- How Many Times
  August 6, 2009
  How often do we give our time, our spirits and our hearts to listen - really listen - to the stories of others? Ordinary people, with extraordinary stories.
- One Picture, Two Stories
  July 8, 2009
  Look at the picture to the right. What does this represent for you? What do you think about when you look at it? What story does it tell you?
- Invisible People
  June 14, 2009
  We were in the city, at a cafe before a show. It was a cool evening but, warm enough in our coats, we were sitting at an outside table sipping our coffees and…
- I Remember ... A Boomer Tribute
  June 4, 2009
  A quick trip down memory lane for those of the 'boomer generation'.
- Stink Bombs
  May 6, 2009
  A wonderful evening spent with old friends recently, in which we talked about many things 'from cabbages to kings'. One of my friends, John, is a primary…
- Indra's Net
  April 30, 2009
  A beautiful Hindu legend about the god Indra, who creates a vast net across the universe.
- Music and Memories
  April 26, 2009
  Music holds a sure magic ... It can take us back to a certain time or place with crystal-clear vividness
- Beauty
  April 16, 2009
  As Joseph Addison, British poet and statesman, once said several hundred years ago: "There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than…
- The Power of Play: Shirley's Story
  April 11, 2009
  There's an an old saying "We don't stop playing because we get old - we get old because we stop playing". Shirley knew how to share the gift of play ... right…
- On Time and Tesseracts
  April 5, 2009
  Recently, thanks to Daniel Brenton, I was reminded again of Madeleine L'Engle's book for children, A Wrinkle in Time - one that intrigued me as a child.
- Widdershins
  April 3, 2009
  Growling thunder this morning reminds me of my childhood. I was no longer frightened by loud crashes of thunder, when I knew it was just the gods playing a…
Reflections (53)
- Beauty Revisited
  April 18, 2012
  The judges and audience of Britain's Got Talent didn't learn their lesson when Susan Boyle sang in 2009. They've made the same mistakes all over again!
- More Mangled English
  April 11, 2012
  More mangled English - this time in a corporate advertisement for Mickey Mouse watches. Where, oh where were the proof readers? :)
- English as She is Spoke
  April 9, 2012
  Delightful example of 'mangled English' on the packaging of this knife. You have to laugh! :)
- What is Success?
  February 27, 2012
  About a poem on "Success" written by Bessie Stanley but mistakenly attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson. And a fun alternative poem ... :)
- The World's Memory
  February 24, 2012
  A quotation from Harry Aldis - and a reflection on books, computers and the world's memory.
- Audiobooks, Ebooks and Old Friends
  February 21, 2012
  About the joys of e-reading; discovering new authors, exploring new horizons and revisiting old favourites as well!
- The Magic and Music of Place Names
  February 14, 2012
  Some of Australia's most unusual, quirky and musical place names - with others immortalised in the song I've Been Everywhere by Lucky Starr
- A Server Crash and Lessons Learned
  February 9, 2012
  Some lessons learned, after suffering a MAJOR server crash that wiped our websites
- Computer Blues
  February 8, 2012
  Singing the computer blues, after a major web server catastrophe!
- Farewell My Lovely
  November 12, 2011
  A final farewell for a beloved cat and a poem from an unknown author: "A Pet's Prayer".
- Laugh, Kookaburra, Laugh!
  July 16, 2011
  Not-so-amusing controversy about Men at Work using a riff from an iconic Australian song many of us learned in primary school!
- Life is Like Coffee
  March 19, 2011
  Some inspiration for coffee-lovers - and a great little video.
- Beautiful-Sounding Words in English
  February 26, 2011
  What are the most beautiful-sounding words in English? You might be surprised!
- A Serious Possible-ist!
  December 19, 2010
  Hans Rosling .. a passionate statistician with a sense of humour!
- Discretion Redefined in the Digital Age
  December 16, 2010
  Yesterday morning I was in the train, on my way to a meeting in the city. Behind me a man was making a mobile phone call. His voice was loud, and I'm sure many…
- The Secret to Peace is Us
  December 2, 2010
  Inspirational TED talk from William Ury about "walking from no to yes".
- A Political Rant
  July 29, 2010
  A 'political rant' in the face of our upcoming 2010 Federal Elections. What I want, and what I will promise in return.
- The More Things Change ...
  June 27, 2010
  For various reasons this last week, I have found myself in a deeply reflective space. I've walked again in an earlier me, revisiting events and experiences…
- A Spoonful of Care
  May 6, 2010
  A warm trip down memory lane about my parents and spoons. Small acts of care that made a difference.
- Multiple Realities
  April 30, 2010
  A reflection on the Appreciative Inquiry assumption that "reality is created in the moment and there are multiple realities".
- City Lights
  April 6, 2010
  Reflecting on and celebrating the delights of the City of Melbourne.
- From Quiet Homes ...
  February 11, 2010
  A lovely poem about the really important things in life.
- Thankless Thinking
  February 4, 2010
  A common phenomenon in our society - and one that we could do without!
- Stopped and Dropped
  January 29, 2010
  A reflection on how sometimes you can drop your bundle with something, and not really know why. And "Shop Dropping in Myers" - a great poem by Kristin Henry.
- Serendipity
  September 21, 2009
  I was going through some old files and came across a poem I wrote a number of years ago about the joy of chance encounters... Such unexpected encounters are…
- Dreaming of World Peace
  September 16, 2009
  World peace .. does that sometimes seem an impossible dream? Maybe. We're all human. We get cranky and annoyed. People irritate us - their actions hurt…
- Holding the Centre
  September 13, 2009
  I've just finished reading Iran Awakening, by Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize. Subtitled A Memior of Revolution and Hope, it is an…
- Why Does Writing Matter?
  August 22, 2009
  I've just finished reading Anne Lamott's book Bird By Bird. It's a witty, warm and practical read for anyone who writes - or who wants to write.
- Evening Seashore
  August 17, 2009
  I drop back letting the others and their voices fade ahead of me. This is not a talking place, this beach -
- I Don't Know
  August 14, 2009
  I've been listening to a lovely song by Lisa Hannigan, called I Don't Know. I'm inspired to reflect yet again on the importance of connecting with other…
- 10 Lessons From Cats
  August 10, 2009
  An amusing - and perhaps also serious - look at what cats can teach us about life. :)
- One Voice in the Crowd
  August 3, 2009
  So often we think we can't do much to make the world a better place. We look at the enormity of the task and think "What on earth can I do about it? Who am I,…
- One Picture, Two Stories
  July 8, 2009
  Look at the picture to the right. What does this represent for you? What do you think about when you look at it? What story does it tell you?
- Decisions, Decisions ...
  June 20, 2009
  Conventional wisdom says decision-making is a logical, linear process. We start at a certain point, think about it, weigh up the pros and cons as we go along -…
- Invisible People
  June 14, 2009
  We were in the city, at a cafe before a show. It was a cool evening but, warm enough in our coats, we were sitting at an outside table sipping our coffees and…
- A Passionate Plea
  June 8, 2009
  ... It’s a prison or a juvenile justice centre, right? Wrong! It’s a large, modern high school.
- I Remember ... A Boomer Tribute
  June 4, 2009
  A quick trip down memory lane for those of the 'boomer generation'.
- Seasons
  May 28, 2009
  Cold crispness in the air, autumn colours in the trees. I can feel the seasons passing ...
- Lessons from Squirrels
  May 19, 2009
  Here are two great little 'squirrel movies', each with a message. :)
- Perspective & Reality
  May 17, 2009
  Inspired by some amazing 3-D street art by Karl Mueller, I've been reflecting on perspective and the nature of reality.
- Cosmic Jokers
  May 13, 2009
  A reflection on the capriciousness of life, the archetypal Cosmic Joker and paradox
- Stink Bombs
  May 6, 2009
  A wonderful evening spent with old friends recently, in which we talked about many things 'from cabbages to kings'. One of my friends, John, is a primary…
- Apeldoorn and Other Tragedies
  May 1, 2009
  Tonight I've been following the breaking news on Twitter about the tragedy that happened at Apeldoorn in Holland...But perhaps there are also some bigger…
- Indra's Net
  April 30, 2009
  A beautiful Hindu legend about the god Indra, who creates a vast net across the universe.
- Wordplay with Wordle
  April 27, 2009
  I've just discovered and begun playing with Wordle. "Dad determined musical horizons - listen". There was whole new stream of reflection for me in that one…
- Music and Memories
  April 26, 2009
  Music holds a sure magic ... It can take us back to a certain time or place with crystal-clear vividness
- Life
  April 23, 2009
  A great blog post on Barriers by Jeb Dickerson made me reflect on the wonderful journey that life is if we embrace its possibilities.
- A Breath of Kindness
  April 20, 2009
  As with other forms of writing everywhere, it can at times be a little nerve-wracking to post to a blog. We take a deep breath, hit 'publish' and trust that…
- Beauty
  April 16, 2009
  As Joseph Addison, British poet and statesman, once said several hundred years ago: "There is nothing that makes its way more directly to the soul than…
- The Gods We Honour
  April 14, 2009
  I've been reflecting on some of the archetypes prevalent in our society, particularly in relation to 'mythological' connections. Even more specifically, in…
- The Power of Play: Shirley's Story
  April 11, 2009
  There's an an old saying "We don't stop playing because we get old - we get old because we stop playing". Shirley knew how to share the gift of play ... right…
- The Colour of Days
  April 10, 2009
  Ever thought of using colours to describe your day? I've been playing with the idea and I've realised there's a huge palette of shades from which to choose and…
- Fence Sitting
  April 7, 2009
  Why is it that 'sitting on the fence' is so often considered a bad thing? When people talk about someone who is doing so, they often speak with a curl of the…
Resources (2)
- Multiple Realities
  April 30, 2010
  A reflection on the Appreciative Inquiry assumption that "reality is created in the moment and there are multiple realities".
- Category Feeds with WordPress and Feedburner
  April 21, 2009
  (Note: This is now an old post, as you will see from the WordPress version mentioned. I am not sure how well these steps will work with more recent WP…
Appreciative Inquiry (1)
- An Online Hosting Team
  October 11, 2009
  I have been immersed in arranging the "hosting team" and schedule for the online component of the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference, coming up in…
WordPress (4)
- A Server Crash and Lessons Learned
  February 9, 2012
  Some lessons learned, after suffering a MAJOR server crash that wiped our websites
- Computer Blues
  February 8, 2012
  Singing the computer blues, after a major web server catastrophe!
- The Wonders of WordPress & Thesis
  September 10, 2009
  For the last two weeks I've been a bit preoccupied to say the least ... immersed in the wonders of WordPress, php, plugins, widgets and other gadgets. I've…
- Category Feeds with WordPress and Feedburner
  April 21, 2009
  (Note: This is now an old post, as you will see from the WordPress version mentioned. I am not sure how well these steps will work with more recent WP…
Featured (10)
- Farewell My Lovely
  November 12, 2011
  A final farewell for a beloved cat and a poem from an unknown author: "A Pet's Prayer".
- The More Things Change ...
  June 27, 2010
  For various reasons this last week, I have found myself in a deeply reflective space. I've walked again in an earlier me, revisiting events and experiences…
- Multiple Realities
  April 30, 2010
  A reflection on the Appreciative Inquiry assumption that "reality is created in the moment and there are multiple realities".
- The Storyteller
  February 18, 2010
  Unshaved, unkempt, black nails, black teeth and an old, tattered coat. You'd dismiss him as derelict and walk straight past. Yet when he spoke eagles…
- Dreaming of World Peace
  September 16, 2009
  World peace .. does that sometimes seem an impossible dream? Maybe. We're all human. We get cranky and annoyed. People irritate us - their actions hurt…
- Why Does Writing Matter?
  August 22, 2009
  I've just finished reading Anne Lamott's book Bird By Bird. It's a witty, warm and practical read for anyone who writes - or who wants to write.
- 10 Lessons From Cats
  August 10, 2009
  An amusing - and perhaps also serious - look at what cats can teach us about life. :)
- Invisible People
  June 14, 2009
  We were in the city, at a cafe before a show. It was a cool evening but, warm enough in our coats, we were sitting at an outside table sipping our coffees and…
- Indra's Net
  April 30, 2009
  A beautiful Hindu legend about the god Indra, who creates a vast net across the universe.
- Fence Sitting
  April 7, 2009
  Why is it that 'sitting on the fence' is so often considered a bad thing? When people talk about someone who is doing so, they often speak with a curl of the…

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