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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, and Truth Works

Posted on October 6, 2022 20 Comments

A post today that means the world to me! I have been at what is referred to as local government week since last Sunday. On Tuesday, Linda and I attended a breakfast with Justin Langer (JL) until earlier this year, Australian Cricket Coach, one of the great players in the history of the game and […]

The Week That Was – A Leader Through A Life of Service, An Abundance of Wildflowers and Heading Home

Posted on September 10, 2022 4 Comments

With the passing of the late sovereign yesterday, Queen Elizabeth ll, I put into train a range of protocols at work re her passing and in preparing for the ascension of King Charles lll. At one point yesterday, one of my executives asked “how did I know this stuff?” I just smiled and replied protocols […]

George Jetson Was Born Today – The Future is Here 😂

Posted on July 31, 2022 9 Comments

How could I not resist posting this announcement! Our eldest son said a few minutes ago: “George Jetson was born today.” First airing in 1962 (just so you know, yes, this was before I was born), and lasting just one season, The Jetsons presented a fun packed view of the future. George and his family […]

Living in a Liberal Democracy- Voting for the Next Leaders in Australia

Posted on May 21, 2022 9 Comments

Today is the day in Australia that we decide who will form government at the federal (national) level for the next three years. Elections in Australia are compulsory. Personally, I think this is a good thing. Early voting has been at an all time high – 50% have already voted prior to today. So, my […]

The Path To Leadership – My Journey

Posted on January 25, 2022 11 Comments

I thought I would share with you today an annotated version of my leadership journey… After deciding to leave my life as an undergraduate behind, I entered the world of the long term unemployed. It was not, as I discovered a great place to be. It was at the time of high unemployment and the […]

A Snapshot of a Busy Fortnight

Posted on March 5, 2021 14 Comments

To everyone out there doing it tough right now, our thoughts are with you And have a great weekend!!!

Our COVID-19 Lockdown Update

Posted on January 31, 2021 15 Comments

Western Australia has been fortunate for the best part of 10 months with most of us moving around quite freely. However, effective tonight we are in full lockdown for the next five days as it would seem that one of the virulent strains has made its way out into the wider community. The state government […]

I Don’t Know About That, But I Think Wine is Good

Posted on January 1, 2021 2 Comments

I hope the New Year is going well, and for those who have yet to celebrate the new year, that you have enjoyed the last few days. We have a saying in our house when it comes to dealing with misinformation or outrageous statements made by others: I Don’t Know About That, But I Think […]

The Window of Your Soul

Posted on November 22, 2020 20 Comments

When we look through a window, what do we see? When you look through a window, do you see your soul? Our eyes, it is said, are the windows into our soul. However, the truth is, the window we choose to look out onto the world is the true view into our soul. Dr Negin […]

Taking Time Out – Christmas Lights and Other Things

Posted on November 7, 2020 14 Comments

Reflecting, Gardening and Taking Care Part 2 So, despite some of the momentous events going on in the world at the moment, we chose this week just to be us. We are fortunate that we live in a part of the world where we can do this. However, wherever you are, even when the chips […]