Category Archives: Family

The Minimalists

Posted on 10 February, 2021 by Eclipse Now

Now for something different – anyone watched “The Minimalists”? It’s a better presentation than their first movie “Minimalism”. It goes more into the philosophy and psychology of why they’re doing an extreme Marie Kondo to their whole lives. The question … Continue reading →

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Corona virus – Australian Economy vs Lives?

Posted on 11 April, 2020 by Eclipse Now

Wouldn’t it be awesome to kill Corona in Australia and be able to live again – even with harsh international borders and quarantine rules? But again, it only takes one infection in a crowded pub or club or restaurant or … Continue reading →

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Will my tree regrow?

Posted on 2 June, 2013 by Eclipse Now

Our new neighbours cut down some very large (but invasive weedy) trees. These trees shaded the left half of our pine tree, and so the left half never thrived. Will it recover now that it has direct sunlight, or is … Continue reading →

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The most amazing cockroach trap of all time!

Posted on 31 March, 2012 by Eclipse Now

When I was a kid my parents had the most amazing cockroach trap. It was an octagonal blue box made out of transparent plastic. A pheromone tablet tempted the cockroaches into little tunnels. The beasties pushed and crawled their way … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates calls it the future of education!

Posted on 25 March, 2012 by Eclipse Now

Bill Gates calls this the future of education! If your kids are having trouble at school, get them to watch Khan Academy! Try this introductory video to understand it. Teachers have set watching Khan Academy videos as homework and then … Continue reading →

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