In my ongoing exploration of religion and belief systems, I found myself pondering the vast array of deities and moral codes that have shaped humanity. To better refine and expand my thoughts, I enlisted the help of an unlikely collaborator - ChatGPT. This partnership allowed me to tap into an extensive reservoir of knowledge spanning... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Blade Steak Recipe – Thanks to Chat-GPT
Whilst my wife and kids were off-island taking a (working-)holiday, I found myself craving the kind of food I used to indulge food had in my single days - bold, hearty flavours that pack a punch. After taking a look at the interior of our fridge, I decided to cook up a dinner similar to... Continue Reading →
Slight Amendments
I regularly make slight adjustments to my blog. This time they almost unnoticeable - unless you are a regular reader. (My statistics tell me most of my visitors are ME, other Australians, a few Americans, some Germans and little else.) 1. This time I changed the header background to NOT include my faded face. The... Continue Reading →
How Consequences and Choices Change Lives
Lately, I've been immersed in 'The Rookie' on Netflix, a series that brings back memories of Nathan Fillion's earlier work on Firefly - a reminder of how time flies for all of us. Tonight, I revisited one of my favorite episodes from Season 3, Episode 5, titled 'Lockdown'. In this very interesting installment, rookie officer... Continue Reading →
Does ‘The Secret’ Manifestation Technique Actually Work?!
Diving into the world of 'The Secret' and its power to shape your life is quite a journey. Since 'The Secret' hit the scene, the talk about the 'law of attraction' pulling in prosperity, love, and well-being has been buzzing around. Looking at the abundance of books and courses on Amazon reveals numerous options claiming... Continue Reading →
I Love Lounges
I am following Mark's suggestion: Culling old posts. This might take a while. Thankfully not enough comments on any of them to worry about loss of readers. Since you are here to read something, I like lounges. Good quality fancy yet comfortable lounges. Somewhere where I can take my smartphone, tablet and laptop, chill back... Continue Reading →
Capturing a Castle with a Finepix Camera
This article is 'Part 2, Episode 1 of 3 (maybe 5)' of "The FinePix XP130": But not really. Let me explain that better… Tonight my family are going to check out the lights at George's Castle because it is lit up with 52,000 coloured lights and many in the most amazingly insane way. George has... Continue Reading →
My New Camera: Fuji FinePix XP130
As an owner of several brands and models of cameras, I always enjoy testing them. I was gifted a compact camera recently after my wife managed to lose her compact mini Canon camera - and have since been gobsmacked at what I actually got: A FinePix XP130 camera. It's said to be waterproof up to... Continue Reading →
The Book That Changed My Life: The Official Guide to Success by Tom Hopkins
Today, I want to talk to you about a game-changing book. It had a profound impact on my life. I purchased it way way back in the mid 1990's. It is "The Official Guide to Success" by the legendary Tom Hopkins. "The Official Guide to Success" by the legendary Tom Hopkins. This book isn't just... Continue Reading →