ALP fails again
Having reached government as a small target the ALP does not have the courage to implement its own policies. Perhaps it’s time to display the ALP logo inverted in the sign of distress.
Musings about life in retirement from academe
Having reached government as a small target the ALP does not have the courage to implement its own policies. Perhaps it’s time to display the ALP logo inverted in the sign of distress.
Users experience systems differently from designers and operators. Problems are usually fixed only when they are known to exist.
Good intentions go out the window when life gets busy. I have been meaning to write here for ages and now attempt to explain why that has not happened.
At first glance Rita might not seem to be the sort of teacher you would want for your child and yet she probably is that teacher. Despite evident character faults it is hard not to like and even admire her. Start watching and you probably will not stop.
It’s not quite the search for the Holy Grail, though perhaps a little Pythonesque, but the search for enjoyable non-alcoholic beverages has finally yielded results. We have now found non-alcoholic beers, cider, and wines that are enjoyably drinkable.
For many Australians January is becoming a time for reflecting on what and when might be appropriate for national celebration. January 26 has become awkward and contentious as a focus for celebration but it does invite reflection about our history, much of it long hidden from many of us, and current circumstances.
We used to send Christmas cards but in recent years we have shared videos with a photographic record of the year. Here is our effort for 2023 with some additional reflections on the year.
I sometimes amuse myself by baiting would be scammers. This one was different – polite, plausible, and let down by his barking dog.
It was a year ago this past weekend that I began my journey with kidney cancer. I’m fortunate that it has gone so well.
It took longer than usual to process photographs from our recent trip to Western Australia. The extra time was needed as I attempted to identify the many wildflowers I photographed.