Blog feed - Al Poullis

New Year, new hopes. Break-off the chains.

Jan 3, 2011 | Philosophy, Psychology

New Year, new hopes. Break off the chains, turn your head away from the shadows and look at the sun; face the truth.
Plato’s “The Rublic”, Beginning of Book VII, The parable of the Cave.

Solving Global Problems Starts With A Silver Lining

Dec 31, 2010 | Politics

With what’s reported in the news today you might think there’s not much positive going on worldwide. However, whether you’re most concerned with the economy or environment, as we are getting ready to welcome the New Year, there’s a silver lining if you look for it.

Seek Truth – For Aliki

Dec 7, 2010 | Psychology, Society

Seeking the Truth. How to get started, where to look for answers, whom to believe. Is there right and wrong? A letter to my daughter Aliki, 19, who currently studies in the UK in response to her relevant Facebook post.

The Aroma of a Black Belt

Nov 27, 2010 | Martial Arts

Walking out of the Do Jang last night was different. My bag was heavier. Much heavier, as it...

Storing digital photos – A Workflow

Nov 13, 2010 | Photography

Here is my workflow on how I try to safeguard my 25,000+ photo frames collection.

Rebecca Fada et alia: “We have found the culprit – Stone him to death!”

Oct 29, 2010 | Notably, Psychology, Society

An essay on whether homosexuality is a matter of choice and what is the reason behind the high number of suicides among young homosexuals. The essay, which also examines bullying, social networking and its implications, was inspired by Rebecca Fada and her group of Facebook-friends from Winnipeg, MB.