Australia Day Reflection

Thanks Mr Bush

While Alexander Downer berates Labor for their weak foreign policy on the war in Iraq [The Age], Mr George Bush pointed out that ... "(The) Iraqi people owe the American people a huge debt of gratitude." [The Age]. Can our leaders become any more deluded?

The Giving Garden

About to head back to school and with the threat of questions such as 'What have you been up to on the hol's?' I have enthusiastically created our new vegie patch! Provoked by lots of questions from recent Belfast philospher, Pete Rollins, I have entitled this space as our 'Giving Garden'. Hopefully it will be a place to question, think and potter!

Education

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
John Dewey.

Hiding the Poor

The Church of All Nations have been questioning the planning and the rational behind some of the decisions of Melbourne City Council as it seeks to make changes on the housing estate. It seems that the Carlton community are asking the same questions!

Birding WA Style

Most interesting spots included:

• Splendid Fairy Wren
• Wedgetailed Eagle
• White-browed Babbler
• Rufous Treecreeper
• Splendid Fairy-wren
• Sacred Kingfisher
• Long-billed Black Cockatoo
• Osprey
• Hobby

Fairwear Awards

Fairwear are the muscle that force textile manufacturers to adhere to just working conditions for home workers here in Australia. Each year they name a manufacturing label that doesn't fairly or transparently employ it's workers! Check out their site and recieve an invitation to year's awards. Thanks for Age at Praxis for reminding us all.

Back from WA

Just back from Perth break. Thanks to Libby, Matthew, Nellie, Lucy, Zoe and Campbell we had a terrific holiday! It was a time full of delectable foods, belly laughs, wide eyes and fun. Thanks. Thanks. We're waiting for the accomodation chain to open and buying shares!

Emerging Church?

Scott to his Wife

This article from The Age prints Scott's final letter to his wife moments before his own death returning from the South Pole. A remarkable letter, a gentle gift to his wife and son.