Give Peace a Chance
Yesterday Ivan Kaye began a post, “Maybe I’m delusional but I pray for Peace and a Miracle“ that contained this video: Give Peace a Chance. https://youtube.com/shorts/VJ86rlIZnQM?si=23U7urX8HP99r-Te The video is a collection of UK celebrities making virtual signalling quotes. The Romans, who did achieve world peace for over 200 years with the Pax Romana, had a simple answer “If you want peace prepare for war.” On Friday, 1/12/23 Henry Ergas in The Australian posed an in.....
Read MoreGet Back brings back the memories
Paul McCartney (left) with Abe Laboriel Jr (centre) and Brian Ray (right) Paul McCartney is currently touring Australia to rave reviews. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/music/live-review-paul-mccartneys-australian-tour-debut-a-stirring-affair/news-story/3ece4e9eefec257ed0c005ce680b20d5 I decided a week ago to go to his second concert. I bought the last two ticket in the A3 section, in the centre 14 rows back; the cost a mere $900 per ticket. The show started promptly at 7.....
Read MoreWorrying about the future
I am soon to be celebrating my 79th birthday. Yet again I have heard of another death, this time a billionaire who was a member of a tennis group I used to play with on Sunday mornings until my doctor advised me to stop playing. This turned out to be good advice as most of my contemporary male members in the group have retired hurt with serious injuries. Here is my take on my current status. First of all a parable that I recently read. One day a farmer went to the field and found.....
Read MoreThe Super Power We All Have
I confess that I have never been captured by the Superpower meme. Indeed, I have never watched any of the 32 Marvel movies. However, I did like this excellent TEDx video by Matt Walker “Sleep is your superpower” In the video Walker delves into the critical role that sleep plays in learning, memory, and overall health. He begins by explaining that sleep is necessary both before and after learning. Prior to learning, sleep prepares the brain to absorb new information, acting like a dr.....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
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