With songs like 'Respect', 'Think', 'Natural Woman' and 'A Change is Gonna Come' drifting in and out of my mind, and with the world...

There are many well-documented ways to be creative. In a previous post I have lauded the benefits of regimented and structured creativity...

This is for you if you are: – too drained by the heat to wipe yourself off the floor – cursing the air conditioning for not working when...

If you are a space nerd like me, and if you were at the right place at the right time, then two days ago (on the 27th of July) you may...

An often debated philosophical dilemma is one that sets the common good against individual interests. There are philosophers like...

I was recently honoured to be interviewed about myself and my chosen profession. The interview consisted of about twenty questions, some...

Over the past two weeks there have been some minor earthquakes in the area where I live. I can't say that I even felt them, although I...

I have been 'collecting books' ever since I can remember. Without thinking about it too much, books and living expenses both fall into...

I would like to report a personal victory, and I owe it all to George Orwell. For the avid readers among us, it is impossible to imagine ...

A very important life lesson is learning to let go, where 'letting go' could refer to many things: – Dropping certain responsibilities,...