marginalia
is the Latin word for 'things in the margin', and refers to writing or decoration in the margins of a manuscript. I am exploring the edges and margins of our world through photographs and writing....from February 5, 2011...
I was too busy writing elsewhere to write here this time last year. So many words, so little time...
Roughly translated...
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Monthly Archives: December 2006
wokfi for beginners
In the best drunk monkey stumble around the net tradition, I found something near and dear to my heart today – people reframing technology for their own purposes – in particular, reinventing low tech for high tech purposes. It all … Continue reading
Posted in stoking the creative fire
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how to cook poached eggs
Yesterday, at the Can’t Boil Water Café, I finally managed to cook and present reasonable poached eggs. It’s a dish probably 40 years in the making – I’ve never been very successful at cooking poached eggs. I’ve written here before … Continue reading
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blood sweat and tea – for free
Tom Reynolds’s book, Blood, Sweat and Tea is available as a free download. It’s also available in paperback from Amazon (click the image on the left). It’s a captivating read. I’m a huge fan of short stories, and, while I’m … Continue reading
Posted in book pile
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there’s gotta be a better way
Just recently I’ve had a similar conversation with three different people – people planning on setting up some kind of online business. The interesting thing about online vs offline business is that with an online business, success can be more … Continue reading
Posted in explorations
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spring cleaning
It has been our tradition that we spend the time between xmas and new year working on our web sites and this year has been no exception. If the reading here is a little changeable I do apologise. I’m taking … Continue reading
Inarticulate Speech of the Heart
Last night Marica and I were making food for today, and finding some time just to enjoy each other’s company over a little antipasto. I’d slipped on Van Morrison’s Inarticulate Speech of the Heart cd – I think it represents … Continue reading
Posted in music of the spheres, what dreams
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reasons to be grateful, 2006
Another year of full employment has meant we have had food on the table, gas in the tank, electricity and gas in the lines, books on the shelves, and music in the air. We’ve had laughs and tears, sure; but … Continue reading
Posted in authentic self, urban diary
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as if it wasn’t clear
According to Computerworld, Allan Freeth, CEO of TelstraClear has advised ‘a forecast pre-tax profit of close to $15 million is set to become a $7 million loss as the company is “slowly and gradually losing customers“.’ Now, I’m old enough … Continue reading
Posted in bad sights, urban diary
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the end of days
The last day of work is this strange fusion of ‘thank god it’s friday’ meets ‘thank god it’s the holidays’ meets ‘oh, horrors, the year has ended, and what exactly have I managed to achieve this year. Well, at least … Continue reading
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Nich and Kirsten’s Wedding
We had a great time at Nich and Kirsten’s wedding. I especially loved the wildflower garden they created – a magic setting for a magical day.
Posted in suburban gardens, urban diary
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