Finding fun in overcoming obstacles
As restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic relax, I sometimes find myself missing the challenge of meeting them. I had gotten used to getting my… Read More »Finding fun in overcoming obstacles
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Setting aside time for consumption
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, recently suggested that employers consider a four-day working week as a way of giving New Zealanders time to travel… Read More »Setting aside time for consumption
What have I learned from COVID-19, part 3
In writing about what I learned from COVID-19 earlier this week, I somehow forgot to note that I’ve been living without a (physical) library. When… Read More »What have I learned from COVID-19, part 3
What have I learned from COVID-19, part 2
Jonathan Rivett’s column in this weekend’s Sydney Morning Herald (2 May 2020, Business p. 9) takes on “sanctimonious thought leaders” who one of his correspondents blames… Read More »What have I learned from COVID-19, part 2
Using spare time for self-development
Working as an academic, I’ve long been in the habit of noting interesting topics for research. When I’m later looking for something to do, I… Read More »Using spare time for self-development