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 9, 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: March 2008
customer service
A couple of weeks ago we picked up a tub of black olives from the Thorndon New World (TNW) deli. Pretty uncomplicated stuff, you’ve probably done that kind of thing yourself. We got home and decided to make an antipasto … Continue reading
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celebrating the autumn equinox
This evening we decided to celebrate the autumn equinox (I know – a little late – was March 20) but better late than never. We took ourselves off to a local venue, and after a delicious supper of ham, salads, … Continue reading
feeling redundant
Lately I’ve been spending quite a fortune on dentistry. There’s been a number of visits, and more to go it seems. I’m trying to be positive, and my dentist and I (and my credit card) have a great relationship. A … Continue reading
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using tiddlywiki for teaching
As I was heading off to lunch today (roast beef, couscous, roast vegetables and an apple, yeah, all good thank you), I was talking to a colleague about a recent National Geographic article. She mentioned her Dad had hauled out … Continue reading
Posted in explorations, geekiness, thinking
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technological singularity
I realised, in the shower (where I do all my thinking), that none of the software I use at work does any work for me. Basically all it does is provide a digital alternative to me writing things down on … Continue reading
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over there, over there
Regular readers (you know who you are) might’ve become bored with the selection of books on show from the AkoNet library (see over there, in the sidebar). Be bored no more, I’ve started to add more to the selection courtesy … Continue reading
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myth busted!
Goldfish (Cassius auratus) are not my favourite fish to keep. They’re ok, but they don’t have the same levels of engagement that other species – perch (Perca fluviatilis) for example, or rockfish (Acanthoclinus littoreus – and other fine species by … Continue reading
Posted in catalytic projection, explorations
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Indiana Jones – the adventures continue
I was very happy to learn today that Mrs Jones’s little boy, Indiana, is still continuing to have adventures – this latest the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The trailer for this latest film looks good, and it’s fun looking … Continue reading
Posted in silver screen
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a journey of 10,000 hours
Marica is studying at the moment. We are study kind of people, we even met while we were studying. I fully expect we will be studying forever. One of the topics Marica is looking at is to name five people … Continue reading
Posted in reflective practice, right livelihood
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