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Some thoughts on Australia Day | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. Some thoughts on Australia Day. January 26, 2014. It’s Australia Day, which tends to bring out the best and worst in Australians. I’ve celebrated by having a couple of drinks, as is my duty, and so this post may not be as coherent as it otherwise may be. Travelling lets me see how people live without iPads, smartphones and all the rest of it. I’ve lived for extended periods without electricity, without running water, without meat, without telecommunications&#46...

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A review of the “conscious box” | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. A review of the “conscious box”. March 29, 2014. This post is going to be a bit of a deviation from my normal posts, so if you don’t want to read it, don’t read it! A couple of months ago Grace and I both got sucked in by a Facebook ad for this strange product called a Conscious Box. And the summary of my review is: what a waste of money! Seriously. As far as I can recall here’s what we got in the first box:. A banana and chocolate bar, which was delicious. A few r...

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Uncategorized | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. Bring on Anzac Day. April 24, 2015. A few months ago, in the weeks that followed Tony Abbott’s near-death experience, a couple of prime ministerial tidbits stuck in my mind. The first was a line in an article from, of all places, the Australian. Insiders say that, these days, Abbott sits for much of the day in his office in Parliament House pondering national security, Islamic State and reading Winston Churchill. But no one has really cared. For months now Abbott h...

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edblax | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. All posts by edblax. Bring on Anzac Day. April 24, 2015. A few months ago, in the weeks that followed Tony Abbott’s near-death experience, a couple of prime ministerial tidbits stuck in my mind. The first was a line in an article from, of all places, the Australian. Insiders say that, these days, Abbott sits for much of the day in his office in Parliament House pondering national security, Islamic State and reading Winston Churchill. But no one has really cared.

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Australian Politics | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. Tag Archives: Australian Politics. Bring on Anzac Day. April 24, 2015. A few months ago, in the weeks that followed Tony Abbott’s near-death experience, a couple of prime ministerial tidbits stuck in my mind. The first was a line in an article from, of all places, the Australian. Insiders say that, these days, Abbott sits for much of the day in his office in Parliament House pondering national security, Islamic State and reading Winston Churchill. For months now Ab...

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Phil Hughes | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. Tag Archives: Phil Hughes. A quick word on a tragedy. November 27, 2014. At the back of my parents’ attic, in a box marked “Ed,” is my first year 5 assignment, an A3 poster titled “All About Me.” In the middle of the page my eleven-year old self had written, by way of introduction and in handwriting not all that different from today’s, a line repeated by millions of Australian children. When I grow up, I want to play cricket for Australia. One comment so far.

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A quick word on a tragedy | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. A quick word on a tragedy. November 27, 2014. At the back of my parents’ attic, in a box marked “Ed,” is my first year 5 assignment, an A3 poster titled “All About Me.” In the middle of the page my eleven-year old self had written, by way of introduction and in handwriting not all that different from today’s, a line repeated by millions of Australian children. When I grow up, I want to play cricket for Australia. Another letter to the PM. Australia Day →. On A revi...

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Cricket | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. A quick word on a tragedy. November 27, 2014. At the back of my parents’ attic, in a box marked “Ed,” is my first year 5 assignment, an A3 poster titled “All About Me.” In the middle of the page my eleven-year old self had written, by way of introduction and in handwriting not all that different from today’s, a line repeated by millions of Australian children. When I grow up, I want to play cricket for Australia. One comment so far. Bring on Anzac Day.

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Australia | Ed's Page

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Just some random writings about things. January 27, 2015. I’m a bit late this year, but I still wanted to jot down a couple of disconnected thoughts. As with last year’s post. My views may change in the morning! Our asylum seeker policy is a national shame, and we all own it. Hundreds of innocent people are locked up in our name. At least two have died, but we don’t count them. We routinely send refugees back to face torture and persecution in the countries they have fled. Would be a start. It doesn&#821...