Sharing thoughts about current events in South Africa and recalling memories from my past
The issues of biodegradable body bags, vulture restaurants and bonemeal crossed up during a walk around the 'dog field' with fellow, ageing, dog walkers. The dogs were playing and sniffing, we were walking, and talking, as usual. The subject of writing wills came up. Wills led to instructions we had left regarding the disposal of …
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The world, including South Africa, has spent billions over many decades trying to stamp out dagga, otherwise known as marijuana, pot or weed. Those billions have been wasted. Worse still, they have diverted resources away from more important priorities. Happily, politicians in many countries and many states in the USA have come to their senses. It is …
The matric results are out. Educational and government spokesmen are blowing their own cracked trumpets and opposition parties are criticising the cracks in the trumpets. Government and opposition alike are focusing on a long outdated educational system. Very few are asking: are we teaching the skills (at schools and universities) our children and grandchildren are …
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Time for the worriers to stop worrying. There will be no wars over water! Within a decade we can be producing as much fresh water as we need. It is simply a question of using rapidly developing technology. The crisis is man-made, created by the way we think about water and energy. Try thinking of …
Thoughts and Memories - Peter Mansfield 