Category: Article – April

I was recently approached by a University of Wollongong Journalism student reporter from UOWTV. She was compiling a story on the rise of the ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’. Note: this is not the ‘Mid-Life Crisis’; commonly occurring during the ages of 40-50 years. This period of crisis occurs in the 20s!  According to the classification sent to Read More

In the middle ages, during their harvesting season, it was the custom of a small farming community, to leave an untouched band of crops in the corners of their fields. This was so that those less fortunate in their community might be able to come and take what they needed. The food was greatly appreciated Read More

The way we plan our annual holiday can often have parallels to the way we approach our career path. We all have a different approach as to how we relate to both ‘journeys’. Each method has advantages and consequences – can you pick out what they are? Some people plan their holidays in minute detail; Read More

The concept of a Gap Year is becoming increasingly popular with students. It’s usually a year off between secondary and tertiary education. Students usually want a break from academic pressures before committing to more study. It can include a volunteering contribution to an environmentally- or charity-based organisation, backpacking through Europe or working in a Canadian Read More

Apparently a good yachting captain can look ahead and interpret an approaching wind change. S/he will then ready the crew to adjust the sails so as to pick up the impending change in wind direction. If this man oeuvre is not implemented the yachts’ speed will be impeded, either by sailing against the wind or Read More