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A beautiful watch

A beautiful watch

Whilst everyone is diving into the world of smart watches, I’m opting for a dumb watch that does two things: it tells the time and looks gorgeous. And that’s good enough for me!

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O Henry’s “A Strange Story”

O Henry’s “A Strange Story”

As we Walk the Tortoise today, let’s ponder O. Henry’s “A Strange Story”. Short, strange, and perfect for a quick pause!

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The Man in New Orleans

The Man in New Orleans

In 2001, I travelled around the US in 30 days and I had an interesting encounter in New Orleans with a homeless gentleman that made me rethink kindness. Enjoy!

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Are we just going in circles? Maybe not.

Are we just going in circles? Maybe not.

I came across an incredibly inspiring quote today from Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”. If you’ve ever felt despair, convinced that the human race is trapped in an unbreakable circle, then this is for you.

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Making presentations “sticky” with stories

Making presentations “sticky” with stories

I love this story: Christopher Wren was a famous English architect and builder who lived from 1632-1723. Legend has it that he was walking past three stone cutters working on the rebuilding of St. Paul’s cathedral. He asked them each what they were doing. The first...

Ponte: Tower of Dreams

Ponte: Tower of Dreams

Johannesburg’s Ponte City was built in 1975 to be the tallest residential building in Africa, with 55 floors of living space and a cylindrical form that still dominates the skyline. It fascinated me as a child and fascinates me still.

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In Defence of Open-Mindedness

In Defence of Open-Mindedness

A few thoughts on the closed minds of some people in rural, mostly white, mostly Catholic and mostly relatively well-off in a beautiful part of Austria.

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Literacy first, please

Literacy first, please

Technology is changing and evolving in leaps and bounds. Tech literacy is touted as essential. But what about being able to read?

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Is Zero Waste Living Really Zero Waste?

Is Zero Waste Living Really Zero Waste?

A quick post to lay out the definition of what “zero waste living” means, and a couple of questions about the “out of sight, out of mind” issue.

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Can I offer you some plastic with your tea?

Can I offer you some plastic with your tea?

I love a good cup of tea and have been a devotee of Tetley teabags for the longest time. Until I discovered that I get a bit of plastic with every cuppa I consume…

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