Recent news coverage, and events and how people are reacting to them have me despairing and internally ranting. This is not a rant. These are my thoughts. I'm not looking for anyone to change my mind. If you can't see the racism or sexism in a picture, sentiment, text or action, it doesn't mean it's … Continue reading How I see it
We know what we are, but not what we may be
Every now and then I become aware of my hollowness. I'm hollow but not like a log that was once a healthy tree. No. I'm hollow like a vessel made to be filled up by something else. I take on the interests of others to fill out this human form and to make up for … Continue reading We know what we are, but not what we may be
From here to something more
To dedicate a life to the making of beautiful things is my thing. Often this has been difficult. But I'm still trying. Hence the previously mentioned University of Iowa MOOC, which I successfully completed. Yay. This course was useful for short story feedback and introducing authors I'd not read before. It was interesting seeing how people … Continue reading From here to something more
Another dose of inspo
From the vaults once more I return with yet more spam wisdom and affirmations... We begin with this below. Frankly, it is a bit mystifying but I'm glad someone can benefit from my writing where ever they are watching from and why ever they are reading. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I will appreciate … Continue reading Another dose of inspo
Inspo’s where it’s delivered
Sometimes the will to continue with writing flags a bit. It might be that my big break, or even a little one, is around the next corner, or a decade away...but I can't bear to think on it. What I can do is search for inspiration and practical help. There are serious things to do, … Continue reading Inspo’s where it’s delivered
Schooled for life
You may have noticed media covering research about air pollution after a paper was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This study from China found air pollution increases the risks of dementia, and impairs cognition, affecting language and arithmetic test scores. Xi Chen, Yale School of Public Health: "Polluted air can … Continue reading Schooled for life
Review: Wellington Paranormal vs Melancholia
Some works of art are meant to be appreciated for their engagement in serious. You are meant to linger over their apparent eternal verities like they are revelatory morsels of magic that compel you to examine the human condition. Sure. But after watching Lars von Trier's claustrophobic and heavy going Melancholia (2011) twice (once to … Continue reading Review: Wellington Paranormal vs Melancholia
Architecture of fire
The Common Campfire is an interactive, responsive light installation by Adam Grant, whose previous creative endeavours include Jafflechutes and This Bike Has MS. This particular work appeared under the auspices of Test Sites, a City of Melbourne support program for interdisciplinary artists to develop and share works with the community. But enough facts. This is … Continue reading Architecture of fire
MOOC it for what it’s worth
For a moment MOOCs epitomised how 'extremely online' technology could transform education. But while Massive Open Online Courses still exist there's a chill in the air towards them due to their limitations. Big Time They aren't called Massive for nothing. Students enrolled in a MOOC can number in the thousands. The first MOOC I began … Continue reading MOOC it for what it’s worth
Any way the wind blows
Another day, another rejection. These are the days it never rains but it pours. There are a few journals I would like to be published in within Australia and yet again it's another one gone. There was a time yet another rejection in such a dire point in my life would have floored me. But I'm clear-eyed, … Continue reading Any way the wind blows
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