Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Occasionally, while treading this creative path, I venture into a world of philosophy. A time when I try to make sense of life on this dysfunctional planet; hopefully leaving it with some insightful observation or advocacy. Yesterday, one such pearl of wisdom occurred to me; this relating to the upside of enduring stressful life episodes.... Continue Reading →
"The real journey of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust My second favourite Marcel (after mime artist Marcel Marceau) advocating a practical and balanced perception of events, rather than the event itself, afforded individuals greater revelation. Although I'm late to the party with this lobbying cry,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I listened to early chapters of an audio book on philosophy's origins from its Greek beginnings ( circa 450 BC) up until current day. The tale commencing with biographical details of Socrates, founding member of West philosophical tradition. Deeming himself as a man with many knowledge voids, it baffled the Athens born sage his... Continue Reading →
"Conversation enriches the understanding; but solitude is the school of genius." - Edward Gibbon (English historian Words of wisdom yours truly stumbled across yesterday morning. Thankfully, this stumble didn't result in injury; instead my only concern upon reading this adage was gaining an informed insight into the 18th century writer's notion. Footnote - You may... Continue Reading →
