… is alive and well, according to economist Tim Harford. It’s the idea that problems can be reduced to the kind of manageability that can be addressed by a single series of solutions – all within the province of a particular discipline. Far more effective, standing the test of time, and far more prolific inContinue reading “The God complex…”
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Stand-up comedians at prayer
Wagging it from church while on holidays, we turned to what other waggers often confess to me – that’s right “Songs of Praise“. A stand-up comedian was being interviewed on the role of her faith as she laboured on a demanding routine of gigs. I was intrigued – I see many similarities in our respectiveContinue reading “Stand-up comedians at prayer”
Seabird…
… is the name of a nifty little coastal hamlet just off the new Indian Ocean Drive. We ducked in there to grab a bite on our way home. A hefty sou’wester was blowing, but the place seemed so quiet and peaceful. The general store come post office come cafe does a friendly steak sandwich and cappuccino.Continue reading “Seabird…”
Tourist alert!
We were called upon to share Geraldton with 2000 passengers from the Princess cruise ship today. They were ferried into town by a series of tenders and chartered coaches shuttled them backwards and forwards to various vantage points. We used subterfuge and our GPS to scuttle about between them – second guessing where to avoidContinue reading “Tourist alert!”
On the back doorstep…
… of a chalet at Sunset Beach. Pity it’s only for a few days.
Be vewy, vewy careful (Elmer Fudd)…
A not so restful rest stop at Enneaba on the way to Geraldton yesterday…
Australia’s Imams on Osama, tolerance and Sharia law | Herald Sun
The recent niqab controversy has given rise to more, mostly media orchestrated, controversy over the role of Islam in western society. At least one newspaper has had the civility to canvas a range of Islamic leadership voices on current issues often commented on “in the third person” : Australia’s Imams on Osama, toleranceContinue reading “Australia’s Imams on Osama, tolerance and Sharia law | Herald Sun”
Church State solution still simmers on the side-lines
This came across my screen a few days ago and I think it’s one of the more cogent opinion pieces I’ve seen in the media as the High Court hearing on government funding for National School Chaplaincy Program approaches. Hurdle in church-state juggle – Opinion – Editorial – General – The Canberra Times. Next month,Continue reading “Church State solution still simmers on the side-lines”
Nothing a 13 hour snooze can’t fix!
A few cough lollies, some aspro, heater turned up high and sweating it out through a 13 hour sleep helps chase the collie-wobbles away. The gentleness and considerations of a TLS (tender loving spouse) is also indispensable. I usually flee the scene on Sunday mornings when on leave (we live right next to the church),Continue reading “Nothing a 13 hour snooze can’t fix!”
Crook…
… is Aussie vernacular for feeling off-colour. Happens commonly amongst people on their first day of leave. Anyhow, that’s the only nod postaday2011 is getting today!
Wondering Pilgrim 