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“Things without all remedy should be without regard: what’s done is done.” – William Shakespeare His hand dropped the dagger; his expression a mask of anguish, as he finally understood what he had done. I’m off to see some theatre (pron. thee-AYE-tar). Macbeth, by Sydney Theatre Company. I’m a wee bit excited. It’s a bit dark, and […]
“Suddenly a mist fell from my eyes and I knew the way I had to take.” – Edvard Grieg Today’s quote comes from a Norwegian composer, who wrote a famous piece called… “In the Hall of the Something Something. Anyone? Anyone? Mountain King. Good.” (Sorry. Gratuitous Bueller reference there.) The way I create these IQ’s […]
“Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.” – Henri Matisse Today’s IQ is a photo taken on my father-in-law’s farm, during an extended morning fog on our visit last weekend. At the bottom left of shot is an old, almost-dried-up dam. Just above it is the […]
I’m the last guy you’d expect to be talking about faith. Seriously. My whole life, I’ve been obsessed with logic, reason, fact, proof, and healthy skepticism. I don’t practice any organised religion. I was raised Catholic, but haven’t considered myself religious since school finished. (Actually, probably a couple of years before school finished, in all […]