It's been a very long evening (and now early morning) searching for ideas to utilise in our next home. More about the new house later; For now, enjoy these ten quirky houses or architectural concepts: 1. Terraced onto three levels, Atolan House is located on the eastern seaboard of Taiwan, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.. 2.... Continue Reading →
Life is Short – Stop Killing
There’s a disturbing number of people who still believe that a deity — one that lives only in their imagination — somehow gives the green light to death. That idea isn’t just wrong, it’s dangerous. For the sake of us, for humanity — not for some god — just stop the violence. Now. We don’t... Continue Reading →
FLASH, IT’S DISAPPEARED!
This Verge article regarding the deliberate demise of Flash makes me laugh. Let me tell you why. About 10 years ago my team manager discussed with me my internet usage at work (Yes, whilst employed with state government). I made it very clear that my internet usage was NOTHING compared to the usage of colleagues... Continue Reading →
When Only a Reboot Will Fix It
Follow the link below to comprehend what it is like to take opportunity from a fresh start. I have recently taken the chance to restart after nineteen years in state government employment. The next 3 months are family time plus business idea research&development time. Then I too will write an extensive non-exhauative list of all... Continue Reading →
5 Good Rules for Children
These are five steadfast rules in our house, aimed at a specific demographic: 1. No TV during the day. Ever noticed how kids and technophobes will stand transfixed?Exception: When Octonauts are used for bribery, or Mummy needs some time out. 2. All food to be consumed at the dining table. The last time I vacuumed... Continue Reading →
10 Interesting Sites (According to Me)
Wow, it has been about six months since I have written anything worthy of blogging. Actually that's not true at all. Truth is, Facebook has stolen my eyes, mind and fingers for the longest time. I intend to steal back that time over the next few months. How can I do this? Well, life is... Continue Reading →
Before Smart Phones
Times have certainly changed since 2007 when I acquired the Apple Touch, a smartphone without the call feature we now consider standard. Back then, I was a solitary figure on my daily train commute, engrossed in my cutting-edge device while others simply observed the passing scenery. Fast forward to 2015, and the landscape has evolved... Continue Reading →
Naming Photography Collections Appropriately
A few nights ago I was pondering if I should give my photography collections fancy names. I wanted to use interesting words that described the nature of the collection yet without sounding all pretentious and prissy. It still had to sound masculine, yet attracting everyone. So I did what everyone does: I googled a few... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 