the theory of knowledge from a poet's corner
Have you ever lived with kangaroos? You know those funny-looking animals with big feet, big ears, and even bigger chests? You may know them as ‘boxing kangaroos.’ I know them as my neighbour. Recently, my family made a move from metropolitan Sydney, that beautiful, harbour-side city so many of you know as the city that … Continue reading I live with kangaroos
I went to the vets this afternoon. An innocent visit that I thought would take a few minutes, maybe a little longer. I left their rooms feeling robbed. Blatantly. Completely. I drove away a fool. You see, we are all consumers - receiving goods and services from others who we consider 'experts' in their field. … Continue reading I was robbed
What is it they say? It never rains in Southern California? Well, I'm here to tell you the same's true of the Gold Coast, on the south-east coast of Queensland. They say it's beautiful one day, perfect the next. I think it's just bone-dry Except that the farmers end up in drought as 80% of … Continue reading Cosmofunnel V – thoughts
Well, my life as a Copy-writer has recently begun and has provided me with a positive attitude. Not that I didn't have a positive attitude already, just that this copy-writing caper has energised my free-thinking and directed me to thoughts of love. Ahhh, love. Now there's a topic we all, well...love. So here's an ode … Continue reading Cosmofunnel IV – an ode to love
I love chocolate! Not just for the taste and the variety available. Walk into your nearest chocolate shop and the whole world opens up to you, like Forest Gump said; Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gunna get. My box of chocolates runs around my backyard like a … Continue reading Anyone for chocolate?
Herbert knew about the cocktail party long before Mary. “How did you find out about it so soon?” Mary said. “I don’t know, I just did, I guess,” replied Herbert. “Hmmm,” was all Mary could manage, as she walked away from the kitchen table, tossing her hair over her right shoulder, in anything but a … Continue reading Mary…
