Value of Local History

People value local history in different sets of motivations. Unfortunately, most do not become interested in history until late in life. I say unfortunately because viewing history backwards is not the best way to understand the past. History is best understood moving forward. It is activity best suited to the young of mind.

Romanticism and Charles Taylor

Romanticism and Charles Taylor

    Review Essay: Matthew Hunter, Charles Taylor’s Sublime Shortcomings: The great philosopher’s book about poetry is provocative but disappointing, The Chronicle of Higher Education, MAY 22, 2024.       Charles Taylor (2024).  Cosmic...

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How to provide the Educative Message?

How to provide the Educative Message?

Dear friends,       Educational theories from unusual places, an e-newspaper in Los Angeles, discussing housing and homeless policies. Text below.       The messaging follows the email I just sent to the Mayor, Deputy Premier, and the...

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Thinking on the Excuses of the Premier of Queensland

Thinking on the Excuses of the Premier of Queensland

The Correspondence     TF-23-1204 - Message for Dr Buch from the Premier (attached): Gmail - TF_23_12404 – Message for Dr Buch     In response to my short plea to save The Gabba Community from the pain of losing a primary school and a park, the...

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Social Media Request on Thoughts Re: the Lord Mayor’s Reply

Social Media Request on Thoughts Re: the Lord Mayor’s Reply

The image (you can zoom in to read) is a reply from the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, responding to my letter, dated 5 April 2023, asking a series of questions on the multiple anniversaries – bicentennial and centennial events – for the City of Brisbane and for Queensland...

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