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

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Maths meets Literacy

Wonderful essay by Stephen Jay Gould. Stephen_J_Gould_-_The_median_isn_t_the_message

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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

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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

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