18 March 2020 I’m fascinated by the impact this viral pandemic is having on societies the world over. The daily activities of hundreds of millions of people is being affected, and any habit which pertains to unhygienic behaviour is being socially altered. In cultures where physical touch forms part of daily greetings, viral spread isContinue reading “Corona”
Microsoft’s Ten Year Failure Enters Third Decade
In 2010, Apple did exactly what Apple does best: create a ready-to-use platform which both consumers and developers can take immediate advantage of. iPad is perhaps the third-most astonishing tech consumer device in history. Since its inception, Gates lead Microsoft as a software-only vendor, and only began getting in the black after Jobs brought WordContinue reading “Microsoft’s Ten Year Failure Enters Third Decade”
Thoughts on Australia
As a continent, Australia is moving north toward the equator at almost seven centimetres a year. Already a huge desert, it may come as no surprise whatsoever that this country is only getting hotter and drier. That doesn’t take a lot of deep thought to grasp. Rising global temperatures are also no complex thing toContinue reading “Thoughts on Australia”
Thoughts on Brexit
As anyone who watched Yes, Minister in the late 70’s and early 80’s, Britain should never have joined the EU. The political, psychological and cultural landscape of England is simply not consciously capable of such an endeavour. Rather than being joined in harmony with its closest neighbours, England has actually gone to the extreme positionContinue reading “Thoughts on Brexit”
Stepping Forward
He is crying again, tears falling.Sobs burble up from humanityReflecting the steps forward. Stress drives people to suicide,To murder, to grow.Reflecting the steps forward. Kindness comes unexpected,The only door opens.Reflecting the steps forward. Death our constant companion,Life our only mode:Reflecting our steps forward. The horror of morality falls away:How can he be nice to himself?ReflectingContinue reading “Stepping Forward”
Saturn Transit Mid-Heaven
What could possibly be more excruciating than a Saturn Transit? Well, maybe Pluto, but that’s another story. Wherever Saturn transits, that is the area of our lives requiring realistic and practical solutions. Concomitant with reality are limitations: life is an exercise in limitations, and Saturn represents that which forces us to choose between what weContinue reading “Saturn Transit Mid-Heaven”
Principles
Filled with objects from around the world, the oft extended cottage bursts at the seams with a lifetime of keepsakes and furniture of all descriptions. The eclectic paintings of disparate themes are all accentuated by the rainbow of vibrant hues on the walls. Myriad mats and carpets, a kaleidoscope on the floors. At first glance,Continue reading “Principles”
What is the New Order…?
We Belong
Sunday Update 7
‘Twas a deepening twilightDescending upon the sea,Obscuring the clouds,Fear striking deep inside. ‘Harken unto me!’Now three-quarters gone‘Cast forth true Light I shall!Sol irrevocably exits Her righteous throne. Upon my decksFootsteps coalesce,Drawn to the dignified callOf the grizzled hierophant. ‘Nay a-folly shall befall the Pure!’Hands up-raised and face up-turned‘Tarry not! Obeisance!’Followers converge at her feet. MyContinue reading “Sunday Update 7”
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