Lest We Forget...

New Zealand commemorated Anzac Day today.
Thousands of people gathered for dawn parades at venues all around the country to pay their respect and give thanks to the many who fought and died in too many wars.
So we might have freedom.
In the words of John F Kennedy,
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
When will the world listen...

Goodbye To Gore Vidal...

While having a deep and meaningful philosophical discussion with my Australian friend Bob Ellis a while ago, I asked him whom he considered the most influential and charismatic person alive in the world.
Without hesitation he replied Gore Vidal.
Gore Vidal, author, playwright, political figure, historian, truth-teller, agent provocateur and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his wonderful immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died a few days ago in Los Angeles.
You can read about this great man here.
He was a contemporary of Norman Mailer and Truman Capote. He was an arch enemy of conservative William F Buckley Jr and
friends with others like John F Kennedy and Tennessee Williams.
Thankyou Mr Vidal...

Conformity Said John F Kennedy...

Conformity said JFK is the jailer of freedom
and the enemy of growth...