Some of our leaders can show genuine compassion and empathy. Others can fake it. Trump can do neither. About four weeks ago Nadia Murad was a guest of Trump in the Oval Office. Nadia is the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize for her campaign to end rape as a … Continue reading
To discuss the future of hydrogen powered vehicles in Australia I think it’s quite pertinent to look at the current status of electric vehicles here. Our Australian federal government has, until recently, shown complete disinterest in electric vehicles. That’s changed now, but not in a positive way. The government has … Continue reading
First Dog on the Moon is the cartoonist for The Guardian, Australian Edition. He is just about my favourite cartoonist. On the 22nd of February 2019, coincidentally my birthday, one of the best of his best appeared. It was published under the heading of “There has never been a more … Continue reading
How’s this for planning! As a temporary measure during the construction of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3, the old Sevilla Bridge on San Juan River was demolished and replaced with a special temporary bridge. So why demolish a functioning bridge? On 10 occasions during the construction of the skyway … Continue reading
When I’m deciding which candidate to vote for I look at their policies and promises. Naturally there won’t be any candidate that exactly matches my wishes or aspirations, so I choose the one that has a match on the things most important to me. I imagine you do the same, … Continue reading
A couple of posts ago I wrote about how some politicians can polarise the constituency. So how does this tweet from Donald Trump fall on the continuum of inclusiveness versus divisiveness? Having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing. Only “stupid” people, or fools, … Continue reading
“One of the most fundamental paths to remaining kind around people is the power to hold on, even in very challenging situations, to a distinction between what someone does – and what they meant to do.”
We all judge public figures. Increasingly I’m hearing people say they love this politician, or hate that politician. Our views are becoming polarised. So what do you do when a family member or friend says they hate someone you think is doing a reasonable job? How can there be any … Continue reading
In the Philippines no social occasion is complete without a group photo. In a restaurant, a passing waiter is called to take the photo. In a public area one of the group might take the photo, or often someone passing by is asked. These days everyone has a smart phone … Continue reading
This post includes a download link to a short biography of my great grandmother Barbara Ziymack. It’s a rags-to-riches story that contains elements of great strength in the face of difficulties and also great misfortune, sadness and, I suspect, bitterness and disappointment. You can download the mini-biography here, or continue … Continue reading
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