I saw that my local council added what looks like a painted edge over the encroaching grass that has begun growing onto the loose gravel footpaths. I presume they had used this to poison the grass into complying with their urban landscaping aesthetics and order. It’s uncanny and a little unnerving how identical the poison’s […]
Category: Pondering
Bike Safety
I’ve been sitting in a local car park, which is opposite the police station. 95% of the kids riding bikes are not wearing helmets. Kind of interesting to be watching this, and then see a memory pop up from social media today on a similar theme, from COVID hangover times – 16 January 2022. I […]
Movie reviews collection
I really enjoy a good movie experience (sometimes that can even involve bad movies). Thanks to IMDb I have a growing record of all my more than 200 ratings. And on Twitter I often share what I think about the more noteworthy movies or series I watch. My summaries really don’t conform with regular reviews, […]
There IS such a thing as data, Benedict Evans
Again I was drawn to Benedict Evans’ emphatic statement that there is no such thing as data. In his essay, Benedict challenged the present infatuation with data, claiming that in practice, data’s value is ineffectual, even bordering on the irrelevant. Naturally I needed to respond. So I dusted off this blog, after almost 2 years hiatus, and wrote some words.
Review: On The Chin
On The Chin written by Alex McClintockMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Don’t know where I even learned of this book, but I’m so glad it was on my list for so long, and that I’ve now read it. A masterpiece from start to end, it’s my ideal type of story. Weaving a personal tale of […]
Review: Too Much Lip
Too Much Lip written by Melissa LucashenkoMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Getting through this story may have taken me several library loans and renewals. But definitely entertaining and thrilling throughout. Loved the characters, despite their flaws – even recognised quite a few. Life is gritty, life is rarely a complete fairytale. As I say (or […]
Review: Dark Emu
Dark Emu written by Bruce PascoeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars I think everyone should read this amazing book. Dark Emu is filled with fascinating well-referenced revelations, to shed light on a contrary view of pre-colonised Australia. Our Aboriginal ancestors may have been more than primitive nomadic hunter-gatherers to have survived so well for 10,000s of […]
Review: Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia
Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia edited by Dr Anita Heiss My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a wonderful book Growing Up Aboriginal Australia is. Full disclosure, my amazing Mum wrote one of the stories featured. You have a lot to answer for Ben. I shared this with my Mum, and they selected her story for […]
Before podcasts were cool
This week I enjoyed some replies to Kim Kardashian West’s excitement about the Serial podcast. They were mocking that antiquated platforms like MySpace and Blackberry Messenger would be buzzing with news about a podcast which kind of peaked back in 2015. It made me reflect on podcasts in general. For those unfamiliar, a podcast is […]
Chance encounter with The King, and Review: Out Of The Shadows
During our Australian holidays, we had a chance encounter with rugby league great, Wally Lewis while walking into Brisbane Airport. It’s interesting how sometimes you can spot a celebrity from a mere flash of them quite a distance away. He was kind enough to pose for a photo with us. In case he needed some […]