Category Archives: Thinking Broadly

Exploring new perspectives, new ways of thinking, or exercising critical thinking skills.

Tree Fern, Sydney AUS

A plant metaphor for the start of the new year. Continue reading

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Who Owns the Fish?

Learning anew how the organization of the information hinders or supports solving puzzles – and maybe even problems. Continue reading

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Whale!

Whale watching as a metaphor for governance – self and otherwise. Continue reading

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In Perpetuity

Signs on heritage buildings in Victoria provoke some thoughts on permanence and transience. Continue reading

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Who Wrote That?

A brief presentation at a church meeting almost 30 years ago makes me think about what others expect from me. Continue reading

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The Twelve

Preparing for World Children’s Day, on Nov 20, with some thoughts on early childhood death rates. Continue reading

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Flu Shots and Seat Belts

Some thoughts on the nature of advice, triggered by a flu shot. Continue reading

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You Talkin’ for Me?

An open letter to the (soon to be) Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, on behalf of just me. (PS – Buddy! Get a head shot that doesn’t make you look like a Chippendale wannabe.) Continue reading

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Honesty: The Best Policy

Thinking about what would happen if the warning labels on tobacco products were applied to government communication “products.” Continue reading

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