Landschlacht, Switzerland, 29 January 2018 It is easy to criticize, easy to destroy and belittle the efforts of others. Above: The very critical and much criticized President Donald Trump But sometimes criticism is unavoidable. I have had colleagues at work who have gone both directions when it comes to negativity and praise. … Continue reading Canada Slim and the Museum of Many
Month: January 2018
Canada Slim and the Privileged Place
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 26 January 2018 This morning I feel somewhat like Punxsawtawney Phil, the groundhog of the film Groundhog Day, chattering away furiously, while Bill Murray holds me firmly as he drives a car over a cliff sardonically telling me: Don´t drive angry. Perhaps this might be extended to encompass writing as well. Don´t write… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Privileged Place
Canada Slim and the Island of Anywhere
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 14 January 2018 “This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome. ´Cause Rotterdam is anywhere. Anywhere alone. Anywhere alone.” (The Beautiful South, “Rotterdam (or Anywhere)”, Blue is the Colour) There are a couple of songs that I enjoy listening to from this group: “Don´t Marry Her” – purely for its shock value.… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Island of Anywhere
Canada Slim and the Uncertainty Principle
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 10 January 2018 Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I am reminded of this more and more these days as I watch events unfold again and again around the globe that suggest the politicization of society remains an ongoing clear and present danger. Politicization is, at least to… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Uncertainty Principle
Canada Slim and the Monks of the Dark Forest
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 8 January 2018 The Common Era year 2017 ended a week ago, which means the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation also ended. 1 January 2018 was the 534th anniversary of the birth of Huldrych Zwingli, the Swiss German-speaking Reformer, whose life I have been retracing on foot through the advice of Marcel and… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Monks of the Dark Forest
Canada Slim and the Lady of Lovere
Landschlacht, Switzerland, 1 January 2018 As another New Year begins the question turns to New Year´s resolutions, to make them or avoid them, and if made what those resolutions should be. Above: New Year´s Eve, Sydney, Australia For example, some of us resolve to become fitter in the following twelve months, but those that know us… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Lady of Lovere