Living and learning in Berlin

It’s hard for me to believe that in less than four days now I’ll be walking the streets of Berlin with Franzie and the kids. And not just for a holiday but – God willing – to live for the next seven-or-so years.

Already the past two months of preparation have been the biggest project that I’ve . . . → Read More: Living and learning in Berlin

Western decadence and education

I don’t generally watch much tv, let alone write about it, but I was excited recently to watch episode 4 of Decadence – the meaninglessness of modern life:

“In this episode, Pria considers the undervaluing of a broad ‘western’ education in modern Australia and the narrow emphasis on money and profit which has replaced it. He speaks . . . → Read More: Western decadence and education

Choosing an MP3 Player

Consumer choice is a great thing – don’t get me wrong – but after spending about 5 hours comparing MP3 players, I’m wondering if I (hehemm, and my wife and kids) would be happier with something that didn’t particularly fit all my needs wants. Can anyone help me out?!

Specifically, I’m after:

a Flash-based device,
512Mb – 1Gb (don’t . . . → Read More: Choosing an MP3 Player

Ashamed to be an ‘Aussie’

Words can’t express how ashamed I feel watching the news tonight. Thousands of “Aussie’s” forming a mob – “reclaiming the shire” – oh my goodness. Shouting “Aussie aussie aussie… oi oi oi!!”, chasing and bashing anyone of middle-eastern appearance, attacking ambulances and ambulance officers who are trying to get the injured away.

There’s been some mild disgust… . . . → Read More: Ashamed to be an ‘Aussie’