Gerard VThe NetherlandsRecently I had occasion to visit The Netherlands, mainly Utrecht and Rotterdam. They were both fantastically livable cities, with people…Oct 15, 2014Oct 15, 2014
Gerard VDemocracyThere are those who claim democracy is just the best thing, and that everyone should have it. In the USA they want to force it on people…Oct 9, 2014Oct 9, 2014
Gerard VSometimesSometimes family is more important than everything. It is worth taking a few moments to think about that every now and then, because…Oct 7, 2014Oct 7, 2014
Gerard V40 Job Applications Per MonthThis “policy” from the Aussie government assumes that:Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014
Gerard VIs It Not Worth Your Time Then?I spoke to a guy on the phone today. He called because I had reported an error on his website — even including in my email a screenshot of…Aug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014
Gerard VAre Things Betting Worse or Better?It is hard to tell by watching or reading the news. We hear of so many more tragedies and atrocities. But were they always happening? Is it…Jul 30, 2014Jul 30, 2014
Gerard VBachelor and Bachelorette PartiesI came across these terms for the first time in 2010. I’m sure they date back a long time, but in essence they are the same thing as hens…Jul 26, 2014Jul 26, 2014
Gerard VMisleading and DeceptiveWhy do we just accept that people, politicians and businesses can and will mislead us to their own ends? How did it happen that we made it…Jul 26, 2014Jul 26, 2014
Gerard VTelevisionI almost never watch TV. It only happens when I am somewhere visiting, such as at my mother’s house. She’s watching Coronation Street. I am…Jul 25, 2014Jul 25, 2014