Words, pictures, imagery and metaphor. Its quite funny to actually visit the place of origin of this very Australian metaphor. I wonder what the equivalents could be in other countries? I have written before about the interaction between words and pictures, language and imagery. The common expression that a picture…
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These trucks of the great oceans distribute an almost infinite number of consumer goods, between all trading nations and across the world. This system is one of the key ‘engine rooms’ of capitalism. As I contemplated the term economic rationalism, and searched online, I was advised by a Wikipedia entry…
Who will provide the grand design, what is yours and what is mine?‘Cause there is no more new frontier, we have got to make it hereWe satisfy our endless needs and justify our bloody deedsIn the name of destiny and in the name of God The Last Resort. Glenn Frey…
This century, many places in the world are experiencing record-breaking weather events, including drought, bush-fires and floods. Here in my country, in Western Queensland, those on the land have endured a seven-year drought. (Gascoyne River, Carnarvon, Western Australia). Then the rains came, and rained and rained, and rained some more….
Opulence, extravagance … or honourable, inspirational and reverential? When is enough money, for one individual, enough? And should those who have acquired extreme wealth, such as contemporary billionaires, be obligated to share their excessive wealth, whether via exceptional taxation legislation, or other civilised means? These thoughts came to my consciousness…
Complexity and simplicity, and much in between. Complex engineering, complex growing child’s brain; simple cruising at sea, simple pleasure for a child exploring rock pools, sensually, visually and with curiosity. Within a natural ecosystem that sustains us all. The simple pleasures. And almost always free. Watch a young child at…
Two ships cooperating at sea. Rules based, safety first, good outcome. It is quite wonderful to live by the ocean near a shipping channel and observe the various workhorses of the world’s seas sail on by. Slowly, methodically, impressively, powerfully, and safely. So I was fascinated further to watch two…
Wooden bridge in Hoi An, Vietnam. Dates to the 1700’s. There’s a throw-away line in my cultural neighbourhood that suggests to people who complain or are experiencing self-pity to “build a bridge, and get over it”. This is certainly not a caring or helpful statement, but largely dismissive and indicative…
A man on duty. Aiming to protect. We trusted him. Others too. Porta Princesa, Philippines. Men are everywhere. And where there are men, there is trouble. Violence, abuse, greed, power striving, competition, selfishness. In the democratic countries of the so-called West, there is the movement to diminish the power of…
After preparing my last post, and commenting on the benefits of just being in nature, I was reminded of our wonderful trip to Kangaroo Island, in South Australia. A gentle reminder to all, to not just get out in nature, but work each day to preserve it. I trust you…