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Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
Happy Birthday Harrison!
A Global Cocktail Party
On December 2nd, Harrison Owen celebrates his 85th birthday. An occasion worthy of great celebration, Open Space style. With lots of camaraderie and cheer, and a touch of “Be Prepared to Be Surprised”!
In 1985, 35 years ago, Open Space Technology was conceived over two martinis ~ a great experiment that continues as vibrantly today as it was then.
Its ritual and refrain, always the same: Sit in a circle, create a bulletin board, open a marketplace and get to work. Four timeless principles (now 5), a law, bumble bee and butterfly are all it takes for dynamic discussions on issues that matter.
In the spirit of Open Space, from morning until late at night (when it starts, it starts; when it’s over, it's over), on Wednesday December 2nd we will gather and toast this special guy who has touched us all and many beyond. Over the years, his shared work has become our work in all kinds of places and settings worldwide.
In the weeks before…
Between now and then, with just the right amount of chaos and confusion, we invite you to visit and contribute to our giant virtual Marketplace Birthday Wall. A simple birthday card would not suffice. Share your good wishes, add a photo, story or memory with Harrison. Our invitation is to play around with the mural technology. Easy when you get the hang of it!
First type your name and log in as a visitor. Then hover your mouse and go exploring. The hand and square at the bottom right allow you to move around and zoom in and zoom out. On the left, a bunch of tools with which to play. So give it a go and have fun creating your own special message.
On December 2nd…
The plan is that we’ll be hanging out in a world-around Zoom. A dedicated link will be provided on the Birthday Wall a few days before. Our space will include a main Zoom room and breakouts. Bring your heart, favorite stories and a glass or cup of good cheer.
The plan is that we’ll be hanging out in a world-around Zoom. A dedicated link will be provided on the Birthday Wall a few days before. Our space will include a main Zoom room and breakouts. Bring your heart, favorite stories and a glass or cup of good cheer.
Harrison will come by mid-morning Washington DC time and drop in throughout the day between naps.
See you soon!
Suzanne, Michael, Barry and Lucas
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Stuff From My CV
My career has taken me many places and my wardrobe has followed me!! Here is a clip from my life as "Bananaman", promoting the old South Brisbane peoples Market which has now evolved into the Hope Street Cafe
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Sunday, September 06, 2020
Monday, August 31, 2020
Friday, July 31, 2020
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Lindsay Farrell RIP
A tribute to Dr Lindsay Farrell
RIP 10-07-2020
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| Lindsay Farrell Tony Robertson Photography 2017 |
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| Lindsay Farrell Tony Robertson Photography May 2018 |
Lindsay Farrell, Artist ‘Nailed Hand of Christ’ and ‘Giraween’
“This series of paintings are about Girraween and the source of the longest river which ends up in Lake Eyre. If you go up into the waterfall, you can see the way that water has come through the granite and formed this cross shape, at the source of the longest river, heading towards the centre of Australia to that once great, vast ocean. We can see a trace of history and time and eternity, where the journey is to become, almost, to the beginning again.
I was lying in bed here, at The Wesley Hospital, and reflecting that some 25 years ago I painted the hands of Jesus, on display in this chapel. The hand in that painting, is actually my hand. I did a drawing of my right hand… and I think that hand, that was held for me, is the hand that holds me….
Two weeks ago I was standing in the art gallery for a lecture about the Tintoretto Resurrection and I felt giddy. I had a scan and they said ‘Lindsay you have a brain tumour’ and I knew it was going to be a very different journey from that point.
I’ve been completely surrounded by those that love me and care for me. I’ve seen people minister to me in this hospital; it’s been a wonderful sense of meeting Jesus in those people and seeing him afresh each day. It’s been a wonderful journey for me, I feel so blessed to be here at this point.” (Source: Wesley Hospital)
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Featured Social Media Posts From June 2020
Music During The Pandemic
Reconciliation Action Plan Archdiocese of Brisbane
Black Lives Matter
- 28 years since Australia's historic Mabo decision, 'there is a lot of unfinished business'
- Black Lives Matter movement prompts calls for greater focus on Indigenous history in Australian schools,
A Black Live Matter Mannequin at Westfield Carindale
Political Campaigns
Only in Australia
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Featured Social Media Posts May 2020
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| Graphic by Jesse Remedios |
Acknowledgement in a Virtual World A useful resource from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council.
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| https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat |
As a Gay Catholic and life member of the
St. Joseph's Old Collegians Association
I join this celebration with a new generation of young men respecting the richness and diversity of our masculinity. #SJCDiversityDay
The post that scored more interest than religion, ,politics and sport in May:
”Learn a new skill” is the call during isolation. So, after 67 years I am finally baking scones like my dear old Mum.
The design might be a bit rough but you have to admit the presentation is straight out of Hyacinth Bucket’s Guide to Candlelight Suppers.
"Pushing the Boundaries" is going to be the title of my biography. Today I took another step in the journey of boundary pushing by applying to be a participant in the next Spencer Tunick PhotoShoot: Staying Apart Together.I was in the amazing 5000+ shoot on the steps of the Opera House back in 2010 so what better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary than an online event. No I am not in this set,but will publish our pics when they are released!!
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Diversity Celebrated at St Joseph's College, Geelong
In our Year 12 class of 19790 this recognition was neither spoken of nor encouraged. So in this 50th anniversary of my graduation from SJC I will join the #SJCDiversityDay from Brisbane on Thursday.
From the Facebook page of the College:
This week, St Joseph's College will focus on the
wonderful thing that is diversity!
Normally this would involve a week of activities culminating on Diversity Day, students will still be taking part with #SJCDiversityDay on this Thursday - only this year it will be in their homes all over Geelong!
May the walls that divide us to be torn down, and to
build bridges of understanding and unity. #SJCGeelong ##idahobit2020🏳️🌈
My "Coming Out" Story
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