Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
In 1993 I bought a little book entitled "Just Do It" that includes a heap of inspirational and quotable gems. I still read it in 2009 because, heck, we all need a little inspiration from time to time. I love quotes that both remind me that I am only human, plus those that give me... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I went for a walk to the bottom of the valley. I didn't have any agenda, nor any destination, but I did want some exercise and a day to simply freshen up my mind and spirit. Well, I succeeded. I am so glad I live a beautiful part of the world. Here are... Continue Reading →
These are STILL the most popular images upon my Flickr Gallery! This all started in September 2006 when I made half-a-dozen images with IRFANVIEW. Now I make new graphics for the DESIGNIS meme when a little bored. Plus it helps show far my graphic-editing/creation skills have progressed. Views: 400 and growing fast! Views: 357 and... Continue Reading →
Adelaide is a'changing. The architecture has progressed from sandstone and gargoyles to concrete and glass. Here is the progression of just one building here in Adelaide. Watch how it changed from a large shed that housed the Trams into a large glass box.
My father makes model aeroplanes. He made the first flying Snoopy DogHouse back in the mid 1980's. Dad also made a flying Super Man (where one of my brothers was used to get the shape right!) that was basically 2'-thick foam with 3 wheels for landing and a propeller at the pointy end. To fly,... Continue Reading →
Eight panorama photographs from today's walk in the Adelaide hills. Be sure to view them upon my flickr gallery and leave comments on them. Your opinion appreciated. All photographs stitched together with AutoStitch.
Four of my many interesting photographs shot on Sunday afternoon at the Wittunga Botanic Gardens. As you can see, I like the 'macro abstract' shots! Plus one extra showing a panorama of the lake:
Love him or hate him, Michael Jackson wrote and produced some of the most memorable songs in the world. Neither you or I have the full story on why he made some choices, so there is no way we can make a derogatory nor defamatory judgement about his lifestyle. After U2 and the Beatles, Michael... Continue Reading →
At some point in our lives, we endure working in a cubicle environment. It's during this time that we discover why working as a solo proprietor is the popular choice for many people who purchase and run small-businesses. Here are eight reasons I have observed from many years working between fibrecore petitions. Noise: Why do... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 