Category Archives: Life and times
Scottish Review is a winner
Excellent writing. Articles a good length. I loved this one on happiness being a human goal by Robin Downie. Especially this sentence: “His considered view seems to be that what is important in human life is not so much happiness … Continue reading
Maths meets Literacy
Wonderful essay by Stephen Jay Gould. Stephen_J_Gould_-_The_median_isn_t_the_message
Clipsal 500 from my window
I have no interest in car racing, so am surprised at how much I liked having Clipsal 500 in my front yard. Perhaps this is because: It’s still dark at 7am so it was surreal eating my morning porridge, watching … Continue reading
The toothfairy
A poem by Dorianne Laux. Perhaps Mum and Dad also lived for these “highs” and it sustained them through the lows and all the ordinary time. Perhaps a relationship can be bi-polar, not just one or both of the individuals … Continue reading