Category Archives: life

indentured servitude

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

I have met so many people on the right side of this graph and it makes me very sad (via Indexed)

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the intergenerational wars continue

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

You Boomers! I swear you are the worst generation ever to walk this earth, self centred, ladder kicking, asset sucking, greed merchants, look at moi, look at moi. all you have ever done is position yourselves in some moral highground, … Continue reading →

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on debt

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

“Debt, no matter how creatively structured, is anathema to peace of mind.” ~ Ryan Freitas’s thoughts on debt – included in his 35 lessons of 35 years. This statement succintly explains why I don’t own, and probably won’t ever own, … Continue reading →

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jessica watson and the need for ordinariness

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

I really enjoyed reading Jeremy Bass’s latest article: We need ordinariness to make society rich. Jeremy talks about how we Australians have become too obsessed with money and fame, buying things, and working long hours and taking on debt. Because … Continue reading →

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damon young on gardening

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

I am a huge fan of Damon Young, I discovered him when he wrote the ‘Dreams don’t come in installments‘ article a while back. I like his approach to life, and the way he thinks about things. On his blog … Continue reading →

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a brand new baby was born yesterday

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

“A brand new baby was born yesterday, Just in time Papa cried, baby cried Said, your tears are like mine.” ~ Jack Johnson – “If I Could“ At 11:23 am yesterday, Junior Pixels entered this world. He’s a beautiful, happy … Continue reading →

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scorpio death pattern

Posted on September 19, 2009 by

Not that much has been going on since I last wrote here, not that much good stuff anyway. Quite a few months ago, when Kitty first announced she was prego with Space Prawn, I told a guy at work who … Continue reading →

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a quarter life crisis

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

One of the problems I have with modern life is how fast we grow up. We are told to make so many crucial decisions at a very young age that determine what we can do with our lives. For example, … Continue reading →

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