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May in Byron Bay

Posted by  admin —May 2, 2008
Filed in Uncategorized

This fully loaded car is what I’ve been driving for the better part of 2 days. We are now within striking distance (about 4 hours) from Byron Bay. Staying tonight at a 70’s style motel named the “Peter Allen”! I know what you’re thinking!  I’ll write the occasional “creative” post whilst I’m away so stay tuned for some entertaining photos … in between playing dad, surfing, eating great food and sleeping our tent. Cheers Geoff 

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Creativity with my son and Sir Ken Robinson

Posted by  admin —April 28, 2008
Filed in Creative Stuff, Podcasts that Rock!

Here is my 3 year old son’s first ever painting. My wife noticed how focused he was and for 20 minutes he painted and painted until the page was full. Then he produced a second painting. Then I remembered Sir Ken Robinson’s words … we are born creative AND kids are not afraid of being wrong. Sir Ken Robinson’s presentation at TED inspired me to be bolder and take more chances in life and in my work. For me, this blog is a space in which I can create and co-create new ideas and ways of working. Celebrating failure, making …

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Penguins can fly?!

Posted by  admin —April 28, 2008
Filed in Humor & Fun

Just imagine …   Go direct to YouTube to view here. Geoff

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The best from my blogroll

If you’re wondering who are these people listed on my Blogroll … here’s a snapshot of great posts from some of the Yes!AndThinkers: Viv McWaters and Anne Pattillo launch the Facilitating with Confidence website – Viv has been my teacher and mentor for 5 years now. Anyone wanting to learn about facilitation and themselves … do this course! Johnnie Moore and Robert Paterson have a great podcasting site known as The Phoric – In episode 8 they interview Chris Corrigan and explore living systems. In YouTube Video #2 the traffic is just remarkable to watch!    Mark Earls puts me onto my …

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One song … one take … one cab.

Posted by  admin —April 28, 2008
Filed in Creative Stuff, Yes!And Improv

Discovered this great Black Cab Session site by accident when searching for a Taxi Service phone number. I have watched only 2 sessions (incl. the Kooks) and will watch more. For me, here’s what appeals: Like much of the stuff on YouTube its rough and often the first take The musicians are having a go and for the one’s I’ve seen are happy to make some mistakes along the way It is kind of like being a front seat passenger with musos doing their thing behind you It’s unexpected … most of the artists are complete unknowns … like Seth …

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