By now you would have heard that the Indonesian Pulp&Paper mills have resumed logging the rainforest in which endangered orangutan's have their habitat. I encourage you to sign this online petition so that we can present to them how many people of the world are totally opposed to this activity. Please. Let's all show how... Continue Reading →
Adelaide Panorama
This afternoon my wife and I went into the Adelaide CBD to shop at the Central Markets. Thankfully she let me take a walk into Victoria Square with my camera. After the sun had hidden itself behind the Hilton Hotel, I decided there was still enough light in the sky to attempt a panorama. Without... Continue Reading →
Creating Your Life’s Story
A rabbit is in a forest typing his life story. A fox comes along and says, "What are you doing, rabbit?" The rabbit says that he's typing his life story. The fox doesn't believe it, so the rabbit says, "Come in here to the cave, and I'll show you the beginning of it." So the... Continue Reading →
Flamingo to Heaven
As I left this morning, I noticed an astonishing site. The neighbours yard was filled with plastic pink flamingos. Living nearby to a suburb where gnomes on the front of many businesses is a biennial occurrence meant that siting didn't faze me ... much. But seeing as how the old man was sitting there on... Continue Reading →
History Defiled
I know pain. A few years back I walked a sixteen-kilometre hike, fourteen with a busted knee. Less than two kilometres into the walk I slid down an embankment to walk around massive boulders, see the ocean up-close and photograph a MASSIVE bee-swarm. I slid down what I thought was a solid soil cliff to... Continue Reading →
A Wheelbarrow Each
In every community, there are people who build ideas into projects that are fruitful. These individuals make big things happen at either a community or national level. They plant the seeds of small ideas in the minds of many - then watch the growth spread like a wheel around the community. This method of making... Continue Reading →
A Sunny Saturday: Adventures at the Post Office
On this gloriously sunny Saturday morning, I arose from my nights sleep filled with plans. First on the agenda was to post @rant's new camera bag off to him. Carrying it upon back and shoulders as designed, I started my trek towards town. About half away along I got to think about the words that... Continue Reading →
5 Tips for a Happier, Healthier Social Network
Our friendships and social circles shape us more than we sometimes realise. Like sunshine for a garden, the people we spend time with can either help us grow or keep us stuck in the shade. If you’re looking to refresh your social life and feel more energised, here are five practical tips to keep in... Continue Reading →
Finding Happiness Every Day of the Week
Is your daily activity influenced by the name of the day? The reason I ask is because I continuously tell friends that the worst way to die is to live only on the weekends. To me there is no weekend, just week days. Monday to Sunday. I don't restrict the way I have fun, the... Continue Reading →