Recently I have taken up woodturning. I really enjoy all aspects of it. I enjoy- Being in nature and finding logs.Using a chainsaw to cut the logs into suitable sizes. Where I cut the logs there is a robin that flutters about and swoops in to catch insects that I disturb.Preparing the wood further with [...]
Category: Quotes
No One Likes to Be Wrong
We all have a unique point of view and these points of view differ greatly from person to person. If our perspective differs greatly to someone else’s it can be extremely divisive. Humanities history is plagued with conflict. All this conflict is caused by different ideologies. Two of the main ideologies that cause so much [...]
One Click Away
In the 20th century there were two sexual revolutions brought about by technological advances. The first was the creation of the combined oral contraceptive pill. This enabled people to have sex without fear of pregnancy. Never before had sexual activity been so divorced from reproduction. The second revolution was the invention of the Videocassette recorder [...]
At the Moment of Commitment….
We all have dreams and aspirations. While our dreams are all vastly different, they are all very similar. We all want to excel and shine in what we feel inspired to do. How many of us follow our dreams? Who chooses to shine once inspiration takes hold? It can be far too easy, rather than [...]
The Five Percent
Thomas Edison (11 February 1847 – 18 October 1931) is claimed to be one of America’s greatest inventors. As well as inventing many devices we take for granted today such as the phonograph, the motion picture camera and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb, he has made many famous quotes. Probably the most famous quote is [...]