Who are we?
At times in our history, we look back to bygone eras to, at the very least, help us and guide us. We especially look back at times that were seen … Continue reading
May the wild things live forever
One of the most famous children’s books in modern history is ‘Where The Wild Things Are’. It is with great sadness that we farewell its author, Maurice Sendak, who died … Continue reading
An Inconvenient Truth
Never in my memory of Australian politics have I seen or heard of a mess of the magnitude that the Gillard government has gotten itself into. But by the same … Continue reading
Slippery Pete
Dancing with the devil is never a good thing. Playing with fire will always result in being burnt. After this latest scandal involving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, … Continue reading
Remove the log from your own eye
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church never cease to amaze and astound me. They, as well as other religious institutions, are the first to condemn every man and his dog … Continue reading
Six of one, half dozen of the other.
The question has been put. Who will find it harder to gain re-election, an African-American US President or the first female Prime Minister of Australia? Both are doing it tough … Continue reading
A Sad, Tragic Mess
I am sure you are as deeply saddened as I am at hearing that a rogue US soldier went on a killing rampage in Afghanistan. At least 16 people were … Continue reading
Selective Criticism
If the term ‘Kony 2012’ means nothing to you, then you have either been living under a rock these last few days, or have no access to television, radio or … Continue reading
Put the matter to rest….and bury it.
Only two weeks ago, we saw former Australian PM and also former Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd, challenge the woman who knifed him in 2010, for the leadership of not … Continue reading
Throwing stones from the glasshouse 
ANZAC DAY 2012
Today has been a vile day, weather wise. Melbourne has been lashed with fierce rain, wind and temperatures of not much more than 12 degrees Celsius. Today is also ANZAC … Continue reading →