workshop description: create-a-cafe
Last week we ran the first of a series of “Hobart 2020 Cafe Forum” gatherings. Designed to provide opportunity for people to explore the themes of the report “How then shall we live?” for the Uniting...
View Articleworkshop description: re-imagining worship in a traditional space
The Uniting Church in Tasmania is blessed with many fine old church buildings. They’re traditionally shaped, and often furnished accordingly. Long fixed pews, pipe organs, even old-school box pews are...
View Articlethe many shapes of normal
Today i went to visit Hobart’s new MONA gallery. MONA is the private gallery of Tasmanian David Walsh. It’s only opened recently in a new purpose built venue at Walsh’s Moorilla...
View Articlejust around the corner
I parked yesterday in a suburban street in West Launceston. It could have been anywhere. Houses, footpaths, cars. Kids playing. People walking. A school at the top of the hill, a shop down the road. It...
View Articlethe 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...
View Articlereturning 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...
View Articleleadership 6: radiating possibility
I’ve just finished watching a video featuring author/conductor/inspirer Benjamin Zander. Go ahead and watch it, I’ll wait (you’ll need 14 minutes – but its worth it!). (Credit – I was put onto the clip...
View Articleoverland with the fam
Tasmania is without doubt one of the best places in Australia for family adventures. And on an island full of great places to explore, and great adventures to experience, the Overland Track stands...
View Articleit’s just a trail
Recently I had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Tasmania with a bunch of guys to ride mountain bikes for a week or so. Yes, indeed, I do realise how privileged I am to be able to do so. It...
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