Why blog?
4 December 2007I’ve said it before – these guys are great, and this latest video about blogging is worth a look.
The winds of change
2 December 2007After 11 and a half years Australians elected a new government last week. There’s a new sense of optimism; a feeling of lightness, of possibility, excitement even – all yet to be realised of course. This time frame nearly matches my own journey as an independent consultant, which makes it a good time to embark…
A few random thoughts from Banff
18 November 2007The AIN (improv) conference in Banff was a source of many ideas and connections. Here’s just a few. • Ecoductions – introducing yourself using place as the focus; a way to avoid the trap of defining yourself based on what you do and to revisit the way the environment shapes who we are. • The…
I’ve been surfing too
4 November 2007I love the picture Chris used on his site taken by Jeremy. I’ll see your Canadian pic and raise you this Aussie Bells Beach one.
Where do they get these ideas?
2 November 2007My partner is a scientist who works with quite a few PhD students. This week he was reading a final thesis and making some significant suggestions about the writing style – especially the length of sentences. Long, convoluted sentences don’t really help with understanding the writer’s point. So he broke down some of these very…
Out of the loop
8 October 2007Yesterday I joined Facebook – it’s an interesting diversion (as if I need another one!!!) and interestingly, I can find very few of my friends. I suppose it’s an age thing. Or else I have very few friends!
What the %&#!!!
4 October 2007In my previous post I talked about the battery charger saga. I’m now the proud owner of the ‘Omnipotence Travel Charger’ Made in China. Here’s what it says in the ‘Operation Step’. 1. play the slice the charger first to aim at the plus or minus pole of battery. good battery of cover. 2. press…
Trust
4 October 2007Recently I had a few day’s break between work while overseas – so I visited the Masai Mara in Kenya. It exceeded all my expectations – but that’s another story. This story is about trust. I’d been in Armenia for a couple of weeks and the battery in my digital camera was depleted. I’d left…
Focus
7 September 2007Here’s an unexpected bonus I’ve discovered from blogging – and most importantly, exploring others’ blogs – focus. I’m rediscovering, or maybe focusing, on what’s really important to me. It’s a fascinating journey. Here’s what’s on my list so far: – sustainability – nature and the environment – design – learning – expression