Monthly Archives: July 2010

What’s In It For Me?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Philip

That’s what most people are thinking most of the time. And if only I’d known that when I was 18 I’d have done a lot better. When they’re reading the paper – what’s in it for me? When they’re watching … Continue reading →

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A Wise Head on Young Shoulders

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Philip

The full title of this category should be “Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 18″, but that would probably be a little cumbersome for the hyper-links in this blog. Can you think of anything you wish you’d known … Continue reading →

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The Same Difference

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Philip

Everybody on the internet is trying to be different. At least, I suppose they are, because it’s no good being just the same as everyone else. But the problem is that most people try to be different in the same … Continue reading →

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Each To His Own

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Philip

Being different is all about just being yourself. But in modern technological societies we have to specialise to survive. This works against our individuality, tending to force us to act in a uniform manner befitting our own particular speciality. It’s … Continue reading →

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