Category Archives: Observations

Most of these observations are my own, but some maybe from other sources. Where this is so it will be noted.

Some takes on success

Many times we, as parents, state what we want for our children. And, more often than not, we say that we want them to be happy and successful; happy and successful — as if happiness was not enough. And maybe, … Continue reading

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Patterns of intelligence

“How is it that little children are so intelligent and men so stupid?  It must be education that does it”. (Alexandre Dumas) The above quote may be passed over as just some witty comment, but on closer examination it may reveal a … Continue reading

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Our Priorities

I have been reflecting on our priorities. By ‘our’ I mean we as a nation, a region and by extension, a planet. Who are our heroes? It is clear that people in the media light become easily worshipped: actors, musicians … Continue reading

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