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Day 3 2023 American Tour
The balance of work and pleasure continued to pan out on this third day. After a Benny’s breakfast at Denny’s, I took the morning for work on the laptop. Then I headed out to the nearby Hammer Museum. Currently there is an exhibition on American writer Joan Didion, her work, and her connections…
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Day 2 2023 American Tour
Image 1: 2023-01-31 Pasadena City Hall The second day has been a rolling success. Preparing for meeting, in the hotel lounge, for the afternoon with the Dean of School of Theology and Mission at Fuller, Dr. Amos Yong, and Dr. Kirsten Kim, the Paul E. Pierson Chair in World Christianity and Associate Dean…
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Day 1 2023 American Tour
Image 1: 2023-01-30 Westfield Century City, Los Angeles Well, this first full day of my American Tour has reached a sufficient balance of work and pleasure. After eating at Denny’s for the last lunch, I walked around in the wet Westwood for shops I needed, mainly for an overcoat and head warmers. I…
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DAY 2 2023 EAST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Image 1: Facade of the 1887 Italianate style rendered brick with balustrade parapet building, in the rural town of Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia. Photo 149222058 / Glen Innes © Antonio Ribeiro | Dreamstime.com My mate Ian and I love Glen Innes, NSW. It is a typical Australian country town if such…
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DAY 1 2023 EAST AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Image 1: Neville leaving home for a month, at 12:00 p.m. 8 April 2023 It was the day after my eldest daughter’s wedding, and I had to get away. I needed to be in Canberra on Tuesday anyway, and leaving on Saturday meant that I could have one of those road adventures where you…
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Dr Neville Buch’s Philosophy and History
Dr Neville Buch’s Philosophy and History Article: Downloadable PDF Version In the early morning, before dawn broke, I dreamed of how to explain my philosophy and history (historiography). It came as my mind recovered from the slightly-over twelve-hour drive from Glen Innes to Gumly Gumly, just outside of Wagga Wagga; no,…
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Mash of Moby-Pet Shop Boys at the end of the Journey
THE POEM Talking to a man from galilee Go tell that lonesome liar Go tell that midnight rider Tell the gamblin’ ramblin’ backslider. Some people go to church just to signify Trying to make a date with a neighbour’s wife Brother let me tell you just as sure as you’re born You better leave that…
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The Memories – Road Trip Day 2: Neville Still Alive, Ruth as History, the Great Journey we Wanted
Rated ‘M’, for mature audiences. Wednesday, 16 March 2022 What is it all about? INTRODUCTION From Armidale to Newcastle Start Odometer: 15557 Finish Odometer: 15945 Distance: 408 km Still half tank (much downhill breaking – makes more use of the electric engine). Fill tank at Newcastle. Hours on road: 8.5 (0830 AEDT-1500 AEDT) Music…
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The Beginning – Road Trip Day 1: Neville Still Alive, Ruth as History, the Great Journey we Wanted
Rated ‘M’, for mature audiences. Tuesday, 15 March 2022 What is it all about? INTRODUCTION From Brisbane to Armidale Start Odometer: 15094 Finish Odometer: 15557 Distance: 543 km From full tank to half (more petrol usage on large climbs through the ranges). Hours on road: 7.5 (1230 AEST-2000 AEDT) Music Album Road CD:…