A Good NightJust had friends and our youngest son around for dinner. Cooked Indian, drank lots of alcohol (I'm now officially very fond of Kraken rum). Kicking back now listening to some Jethro Tull. Think I've found heaven.
FoundationHas anyone watched, or is watching, Foundation on Apple TV? If so, have you read the original stories? What do you think of the series?
Debunking evolutionIn a number of threads I've been involved with, the validity of the theory of evolution has been questioned extensively. Some people have claimed that it can't work and there is no evidence to support it. Now, it's my understanding that scientific... See More »
I Must Have Music In My LifeI'm not usually a fan of obvious covers, but this one really got to me. (1)
I Have Something to SayA good friend will bail you out in the morning. But a real friend will be sitting next to you saying "damn, that was great!"
I Am Affected By the WeatherSo far this month, we've had a total of 16 days over 40C with nighttime minimums in the mid 20sC. We use tank water and the tank is on the western side of the house and the water coming out of it is warm. Can't even have a cold shower and this... See More »
Another overdose death at a music festival in NSW. Is it time to introduce pill testing?Interested to hear what people think about pill testing at functions like music festivals. From what I've read from studies overseas, it seems to have a positive impact on people at functions and there are claims that it has reduced deaths and even... See More »
I Can't Stand Hot WeatherMade it to 45C here today, been in the low 40s for the last couple of days and expected to be even hotter over the next few days. Problem is, next month is traditionally our hottest month. Damn, but I'm having problems with this weather.
I Like MoviesEasy Rider, who likes, who doesn't like? And as an extra, is it still relevant? Has America changed significantly since 1969? Genuine questions, not trying to be critical, just interested.
I Enjoy Food and CookingI learnt a very important message today and I thought I'd share it with you other guys out there. When you have been cutting chillis, make sure you wash your hands well before taking a leak 😔
I Like WildlifeMy little group of juvenile magpies has me very well trained. I feed them on the front porch and, if there's no food in their dish, they stand and the front door and sing until I give them their food. Mind you, they also sing while they are eating... See More »
I Love AnimalsWe feed a family of magpies with dried cat foot that we put on our front porch so we can see them through the door. We've been doing this for some time now and have noticed that this year we have a group of juveniles that will start singing to let... See More »
I Am Fascinated By Science, Religion, and PhilosophyI found this article to be interesting. Would be interested in what others think. (Quote)
I Have Something to SayI understand that the minimum number of people needed to repopulate after a worldwide catastrophe is around 160. If that is the case, how is the human race still here?
I Am Fascinated By Science, Religion, and PhilosophyI've been an atheist for most of my life. I've looked at nature and wondered at the beauty and majesty of it all. That wondering lead to continued questions about things like, why leaves changing colour in Autumn are so beautiful, especially since... See More »
I Am Fascinated By Science, Religion, and PhilosophyA thought experiment about the universe: If we start with the assumption that our current laws of chemistry and physics came into existence in the first few moments of expansion following the big bang, is it fair to say that a change in the original... See More »
I Love Criminology And PsychologyThere are a lot of people in custody for what can be considered minor offences, eg., drug possession, minor theft, pretty much any offence that doesn't physically harm or overly inconvenience others. My thought is that these offenders could be dealt... See More »
Are science and religion compatible? [Spirituality & Religion]There are many religions out there and many creation stories. From what I've seen, many people would prefer to believe their religious texts than accepts some of the findings of science. Discuss.
I Am Fascinated By Science, Religion, and PhilosophyI am old enough to remember the problems with the influx of migrants from non Anglo Saxon European countries into Australia. The arguments were along the lines of "they are taking our jobs", "they don't integrate", "they are too different from us",... See More »
