I am – notoriously – a critical thinker. My immediate reaction when solemnly presented with an allegedly true piece of information or self-proclaimed informed and authoritative opinion is to look for internal clues that all is not what it seems and to consult my own experience, and independent sources, for corroboration or dissent. This is […]
Archives for 2013
Bling on a Budget: Can You Enjoy Miami for Cheap?
Miami is known for being a glitzy and glamorous destination, so is it possible to enjoy this Florida hotspot if you’re on a tight budget?
Hoarding or Savouring?
A kerbside collection day sparks fond musings about the things we hang on to and the reasons we do so.
Tarmac Meditations #112: FaceBook THIS!
“How are you feeling Michael?”, says Mr. FaceBook.
Meet the New Neighbour
When moving into a new house sometimes meeting the neighbours too quickly isn’t a good thing. Deleting that acquaintance is never as easy as it is on Facebook.
Black Star Documentary
This documentary is about a 16 year old boy named Treasure who decides to get into the drug game. The reason for making this video is that in the past couple of years we have noticed a growing trend in young men being incarcerated or dying before they graduate high-school. Please help us restore motivation and drive back into the youth by sharing this video or showing it to your loved ones.
Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Author Caroline Farquhar (R.H.N., B.A.) explains how we can use natural methods to lower cholesterol – such as diet, losing weight, and exercise. This avoids the side effects associated with the use of drugs which treat high cholesterol.
Who Would Let a Child Die?
Say you had to choose between an object that is in your possession, and on which your life utterly depends, and the life of a child. The author draws some controversial conclusions about this moral dilemma, and about the nature of morality itself.
The Thagomizer!
The word Thagomizer was coined by cartoonist Gary Larson. It refers to a distinctive arrangement of spikes found on the tails of stegosaurid dinosaurs! Who knew!
The Person Who is Not Busy
Yuan Mei, like many of the great Chinese poets, exhibited many talents: working as a government official, teacher, writer, and a painter. Perhaps meditation and the teachings of Zen (Ch’an in Chinese) helped him pace himself. Maintain some sort of balance and equanimity.
But when you consider his poem, perhaps his life was overly busy like so many of us today. The longing for simplicity. For a tranquil place. The focus on nature.
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