Jun 28: 2021 Census
Results in the "Religion" category.
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Jun 19: The Phantom of the Universe
A poem about irrational belief, by Roger Powell
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May 27: Feeling Lonely
May 12: Australian Election 2022
Here in Oz we are nearing the end of a tedious six week federal election campaign. Read More
Feb 7: Covid - Australia Snapshot
Jan 30: NSW Covid Death Analysis
136 covid fatalities in NSW over the last three days.
Here is a breakdown based on the NSW Health Reports dated 28th-30th January 2022
Read MoreDec 27: Covid - Since Lock-down
Today, for the population 16 and over, the vaccinations stand at 93.5% (first dose) and 95.0% (second dose). So 5% of adults are unable or unwilling to play a part in defeating the covid-19 virus. Read More
Oct 25: Deforking My LX-90
It was easier than I thought - once I knew what to do!
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Sep 30: Reality Check
With covid, the situation can change very quickly and that's exactly what happened here in New South Wales.
Sep 19: Lack of Critical Thinking
The "Book" says so.
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Aug 21: Space Fantasy
Jul 30: The Decline of Civilisation
I’ve pondered about the collapse of civilisation for a long time. Has it already begun or will we recover what we had and then exceed it?
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Jul 23: Spurs Songs
Jul 7: The Age of Covid
Will the world ever be the same as it was before covid?
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May 21: Our Solar Neighbourhood
The Ten Parsec Survey, carried out by a consortium of European astronomers, compiled a list of all stars and brown dwarfs within a radius of 10 pc from the Sun, as observed by the Gaia spacecraft. Read More
Mar 30: Americans Are Losing Their Religion
Even the US is losing its faith. Read More
Mar 24: Significant drop in Australian Religious Belief
53% nominated a religion but only 17.4% go to church, as Australia prepares to enter the post-religion era. Read More
Mar 19: Believe
To have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.
Read MoreJan 23: Polar Aligning to the South Celestial Pole
The South Celestial Pole (SCP) is located in a region of stars which are on the borderline of dark sky visibility - fifth magnitude plus. Read More
Jan 14: Trump's Negatives, Biden's Positives
Thoughts about outgoing President Trump and US President-Elect Biden. Read More
Dec 11: Polar Aligning A Telescope For Astro-imaging
Accurate polar alignment of an equatorial mount to a Celestial Pole is essential for astro-imaging. Read More
Nov 28: Discourse: On Playing Board Games
During this Covid-19 public health crisis my Bride and I have remained at home, except for medical visits.
I went for a routine CT scan and actually spoke face to face with another human being.
Read MoreOct 17: Church of England Death Throes
The Established Church of England appears to be dying. Read More
Sep 3: Living With Covid
Snapshot.
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May 13: Politics, Alan Jones & the 1978 Earlwood By-election
The time Alan Jones was speechless.
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Apr 30: Scary Times - 4
Is it really the right time to lift restrictions?
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Mar 29: Scary Times - 3
It's nearly the end of March and the pandemic continues. Read More
Mar 13: Scary Times - 2
Mar 1: Scary Times - 1
Covid-19 is coming to Australia.
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Feb 12: Climate Change and the Bushfires
The role Climate Change played in the 2019-20 Bushfires Read More
Jan 10: Your "Blurb"
A conversation on Twitter about my Atheism. Read More
Jan 8: Climate Change Arrival
Future generations will hold THIS generation responsible for not acting, if the climate really does turn against us. Read More
Jan 7: Decision Time Coming
I haven't written many blogs here recently - just seven in 2019. Read More
Oct 27: Are We Alone In A Hostile Universe?
Optimism or pessimism? Read More
Sep 26: New Zealand Enters A Post-Christian Era
Christians outnumbered. Read More
Aug 9: The Impact of Time on Extra-terrestrial Civilisations
I don't "believe" in belief.
I don’t “believe” that there is intelligent life on other worlds.
I don’t “believe” that there is not either.
I do “believe” that we don’t know.
I do “believe” that we need to keep searching.
May 3: A Zero Choice
Apr 7: Federal Election How to Vote
It is now not just one Liberal MP I cannot vote for - it is the whole bloody lot of them.
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Mar 14: NSW State Election
