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Public Interest Courtesy Rule #8

Author: tracey December 20, 2006

When queuing for whatever reason, whether it be waiting for a bus, service at fast food outlets, or in the checkout at the supermarket, it is important to respect other people’s personal space at all times. Standing unbearably close to… (READ MORE)

Public Courtesy Rules

Public Courtesy Rules

Journey in a life

Author: tracey December 19, 2006

There is one ultimate truth that we all must accept. Just as we are born, we must also die. The first experience is not something we can concern ourselves with, but the second is different; it’s something which is always… (READ MORE)

All Random Musings

choose life, death, die, experiences, importance of travel, life, life experiences, life journey, living, mediocrity, overwhelming choices, road less travelled, ultimate truth

REVIEW: Richard Holmes, Footsteps – Adventures of a Romantic Biographer

Author: tracey December 18, 2006

The best biographers are those which weave together information gained from letters, journals, personal recollections and photographs to create a life story. Like Holmes, these biographers have a way conveying facts without overwhelming readers with a barrage of coldly presented… (READ MORE)

Books

Books

Things once lost can be found again

Author: tracey December 15, 2006

In a world where we often think we know all there is to know, it’s nice to be surprised from time to time with a nudge from the past. Such a piece of living history was uncovered a few years… (READ MORE)

All Random Musings

australian rainforest, discovery, extinct, fossil, global evolution, humans, living history, lost things, old, rare plant, wollemi pine

REVIEW: Johnny Cash – American IV: The Man Comes Around (2002)

Author: tracey December 14, 2006

It has been said that Johnny Cash is not the most technically correct singer, and while this may be true, this should not be taken as a negative criticism. The vulnerability and emotion conveyed by his voice is one of… (READ MORE)

Music

Music

Public Interest Courtesy Rule #7

Author: tracey December 13, 2006

Modern times call for modern communication devices and methods. However politeness and courtesy should still dictate communication practices when we contact other people electronically. Unwanted attention in whatever form is still that, unwanted. While the indirect nature of the internet… (READ MORE)

Public Courtesy Rules

Public Courtesy Rules

REVIEW: Hawksley Workman – Treeful of Starling (2006)

Author: tracey December 10, 2006

Music can be many things to many people. Music can be enjoyed for pure entertainment, it can make you think, it may call you to question your actions, perhaps join you in celebrations, and even commiserate with you over your… (READ MORE)

Music

Music

Some Interesting Facts

Author: tracey December 9, 2006

Seeing as I was ‘tagged’ by Tisha earlier in the week, here are five things that you probably don’t know about me. While I hope to one day, I have never received or made an overseas call. Tom Jones once… (READ MORE)

All Random Musings

baxter, Books, cackle, dogsprimary school, memphis, overseas call, things about me, time passing, tom jones

Public Interest Courtesy Rule #6

Author: tracey December 7, 2006

When driving it is important to maintain an appropriate distance between your vehicle and the car in front of you. Unlike bumper cars at amusement parks, driving close to or nudging the bumper of another car is generally not considered… (READ MORE)

Public Courtesy Rules

Public Courtesy Rules

REVIEW: Jim Baggott, A Beginner’s Guide to Reality

Author: tracey December 5, 2006

For those who enjoy contemplating some of life’s biggest mysteries and reflecting on some interesting philosophical questions, ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Reality’ offers a broad range of discussion points and solutions which have the potential to alter your view of… (READ MORE)

Books

Books

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