Funny and Serious … food for thought …
Funny and serious thoughts on … well … yeh … anything really!!!
As a leader of a team of 150+ passionate computer professionals, I was looking for something a bit different and inspirational. I settled on the idea of a hackathon!! Never heard of a hackathon? What about a hackfest? No? OK, well a hackathon is generally an event where computer peeps get to spend a pre-specified period of time,... Continue Reading →
After knocking out 3 photo albums (Provence, Paris, UK & Brunei - viewable on my Travel blog), it occurred to me this morning that it is way past time for a Blog post! I have been neglectful but then, nothing has inspired me. Not a lot of worth in pondering, deliberating, chewing over and thinking... Continue Reading →
27 June 1880 – 1 June 1968, age 87 Photo courtesy: jimmywayne cc Born on 27th June 1880, Helen Keller was almost 2 years old before a childhood illness left her blind, deaf and dumb. With the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan, Helen emerged from her silent world, learning to communicate, earn a degree... Continue Reading →
So many WWII stories are sad, shocking and appalling beyond words, but alongside the tragedy there are many tales of bravery, heroics and heart warming reports. Rarely are these stories of "good Germans" perhaps with the exception of one of the most famous Oskar Schindler...... Every now and again however, a tale comes to light... Continue Reading →
18 July 1918 – present, age 95 photo credit: Archives de la Ville de Montréal cc So sad, if the news media is to be believed, Nelson Mandela is fading and likely to move on to another dimension soon. Now if you care at all, you have to agree, here is a man who... Continue Reading →
18 September 1949 to 19 August 2005, age 55 Those who know me, know it is almost unheard of for me to praise a Labour politician, but here it is. Marjorie "Mo" Mowlam was an amazing woman, one who should never be forgotten and one who made a difference. l photo credit: Bolckow cc Mo... Continue Reading →
photo courtesy: BBC Radio 4 cc 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013, age 87 The events of this week surrounding the death of the Lady Margaret Thatcher cannot go by without comment. First, the sadness of her death and how very tragic and ironic that her failing health in recent years was accompanied by... Continue Reading →
photo credit: roberthuffstutter ccSo very very sad to hear Margaret Thatcher has passed away.An inspiration for many of us and even today, her strength is unparalleled in modern times.A woman who made a difference. May she rest in peace
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Funny and serious thoughts on ... well ... yeh ... anything really!!!
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 