Category Archives: Ponderings

random thoughts and ponderings

returning the name

Just recently we took our kids for their first visit to Port Arthur.  It’s a place that represents a unique insight into the convict period of Tasmania’s recent history.  Operating as a secondary prison, it was home to men and … Continue reading

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the tulip: a metaphor?

The tulip is my favourite flower.  I’m not all that big on flowers in general, but tulips are incredible. The shapes, the variety of colours I find astonishing. And so last weekend, with a day to spare and not much … Continue reading

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matt is back….

A few years ago Matt Harding starting filming himself dancing a crazy jig in front of whatever landmark he happened to be visiting on his travels. You might have seen the results, his film clips have been played millions of … Continue reading

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no junk mail

In our society (Australian mainstream society at least) there is increasingly a tendency to cultural conflict, to stronger and stronger statements, to more open, public and violent rhetoric. We can see it in our treatment of governments right across the … Continue reading

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campout…museum style?

Last weekend the 8 year-old and I toddled off for a father-son campout. It wasn’t the usual beach, river, country or mountain style camping spot – we headed straight for Launceston’s Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Picking up the … Continue reading

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bumps in the road

I spend a bit of time travelling in my job, sometimes within Tasmania, and sometimes beyond. One of my regular trips takes me down to Hobart, and whenever the opportunity is there I like to take the road less travelled. … Continue reading

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pentecost is coming….

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julie perrin….ace storyteller….in launceston

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LEGO Church: For Real!

A while back I pondered what it might be like if your church was made of LEGO. Now somebody has really done it.  The life-sized LEGO style church called Abondantus Gigantus has been put up in the Netherlands for a … Continue reading

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anatomy of team

Over the summer, there’s been a music video that has gone “viral”, racking up well over 40 million youtube views in just four weeks, and collecting imitations, live performances on US television shows and more. It’s five people (a Canadian … Continue reading

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