Monthly Archives: December 2006

I’d rather be an anvil than a snail

A couple of days ago I was in the bathroom and I heard a sound I haven’t heard for years. Even without looking I knew what it was. No, you low thinking person, not ‘that’. It the unmistakable sound of … Continue reading

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Pilgrimage

Marcel has finished his postings about his pilgramage to Santiago. I’m not sure if Blogger allows for oldest first – it would be good in this case because it is slightly strange (but not horrible) reading from the bottom up. … Continue reading

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weighed, measured, and found wanting…

How come babies are still weighed in pounds? How come tv’s and/or monitors are still measured in inches? Didn’t we go metric about – oh – thirty years ago? When did a generation learn pounds and ounces, and inches? But … Continue reading

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Tales from the Tao

Lurking in Dymocks a few weeks ago I was attracted to Tales by the graphic design work – beautifully set type, black and white photos, complemented by cinnabar red. I love that colour combination. While reading the book – the … Continue reading

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Ive sent oil

Ok, so, this time I’m not going to mention it, or even soil it, lest evils toe in. Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has released a policy statement on solution is – One solution that … Continue reading

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we are not a mused

A few years ago I used to teach video production. Mid way through the courses I read Four Arguments, and my world changed. I’d never been a big fan of tv, but I was a big fan of the making … Continue reading

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last of the wild front ears

As a little update on the story of my adventures with my new iPod, Brian recommended I get Griffin Earthumps. I was initially a little surprised – Earth Humps? Should one be doing that with Mother Earth? Oh, du-uh, it’s … Continue reading

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