Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
The internet has been intermittent over the last few days, which has meant no social media nor other online activities. So I returned to my off-line hobbies: Writing, drawing, reading and thinking about life. Amongst all that, I saw a few sunsets. One bright evening inspired two lines of verse, but the poem remained unfinished... Continue Reading →
If you’re a Star Wars fan (or even if you’ve just popped it on once or twice), you’ll know the magic of those opening words scrolling across the movie screen: "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … " As that epic theme kicks in, those words set the stage for adventure,... Continue Reading →
THE GREATEST GIFT: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE Falling in love? There’s nothing like it - everything becomes brighter, more exciting. When you’re with someone special, life just feels… better. Unconditional love? That’s a whole other level! It frees you. Instead of trying to mold your partner into something they’re not, you’re able to focus on... Continue Reading →
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 →
Lately, I’ve noticed a significant shift in the way I approach activities and conversations. Yes, finally, I’ve come to realise I’m not searching for a winning argument anymore: What I really crave is peace and clarity. Instead of getting lost in the negative and divisive chatter, I’ve started prioritising my mental well-being. It’s been a... Continue Reading →
Way back in 2008 I first published these five days on Kangaroo Island under separate articles. Last night I decided to put them all together and publish as one. It's really just a bunch of written journal entries, talking about that weekend my wife and I helped her parents moved their life from a farm... Continue Reading →
I've learnt over the last few years that what we eat before bed has a massive impact on how well I sleep! The Sleep Struggle for Outdoor Working Dads It's not just about feeling full or satisfied. It's about how my body uses food to regulate my circadian rhythm, the internal clock that dictates when... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been intrigued by the world of AI, so I thought, why not have a little fun with it? So I asked AI to create an acronym out of the word ALGORITHM that would sum up what the AI industry is all about. It turned out to be a really enjoyable exercise - mixing... Continue Reading →
Some of us who use the free ChatGPT do so by logging in via Google. Subsequently, ChatGPT is privy to all our personal information, our search history, and advertisements we click on. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Google also collects data through various means, including location tracking via GPS on our devices,... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 