Society and History
My uncle’s books
A couple of years ago, after my uncle passed away I inherited Dad’s side of the family’s books. These were the pre-Bond, post-Biggles boys’ own
30 April 2015
Category: Society and History
Society and History
No mistakes, only biscuit nirvana awaiting
Ah, the days of doors that couldn’t be opened by an ever-curious toddler. If this week’s been any indication, those days are numbered, as Master G
29 April 2015
Society and History
Lessons from Master G: “Ish ok Dad”
You learn much from life every day, but fewer lessons I’ve been taught have been as gratefully received. “Ish ok Dad.”
21 April 2015
Reviewed
Why Quinn’s Post matters
I wonder if it says more about me than many that I can better describe the key landmarks on the battlefields of Gettsyburg and Antietam
26 March 2015
Society and History
Why quiet has become quite all right
There is ‘noise’ – and there is sound – and the lesson I’ve learned is that they symbolise how life continues to change.
30 September 2013
Reviewed – High Wire Act: Ted Rogers, by Caroline Van Hasselt
Where to start in reviewing this 520-page tome? WHAT a book. This book is not just a biography on Canadian media / technology owner and
25 February 2012
Leadership
“You’ll be fine, you’ve got clean shoes.”
Funny thing, nerves. Sometimes they appear when you least need them – like when you’re about to get up and speak! Three years ago I
15 February 2012
Gettysburg – a reflection three years on
January 2012: Three years ago this week I visited the east coast of the US as part of my holiday so I could attend President
17 January 2012
Tastes of my childhood revisited
Taste. It’s one of those wonderful senses that can delightfully whisk you to a time and place, often of happy memories. Some of my most
29 October 2011