I am not a great movie goer. I like old movies from the time when acting counted for more than special effects, I have quite a collection of those. Some of my favourites include "Laurence Of Arabia", "Casablanca", "The African Queen", anything that has "Jimmy Stewart" on it or is a true sea story. I am not fan of historical movies and sci-fi are a no no for me.
MUSIC
I love nearly all music except metal, rap and hip-hop. I have a large collection of 50's to 80's pop, both vocal and instrumental. My favourite vocal groups are Abba, The Carpenters, The Mamma & The Pappas, The Platters, and Peter Paul and Mary. On the solo side my favourites are Connie Francis, Diana Ross, Elvis and Cliff Richard.
BOOKS
I love book, I have never came out of a book store empty handed even if I had gone in just for browsing. I prefer non-fiction on modern history, politics and biography of people who actually achieved more in their lives than just being an Hollywood celebrity.
On the fiction side, I like George Orwell, Ayn Rand, Tom Clancy, Alistair MacLean Leon Uris and a small dose of John Grisham Robert Ludlum.
You may car to take a look at the Recommended Reading section of my website.
To me conservatism is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Although I am tolerant to those with opposing views, my tolerance vanishes when I encounter Social Engineering, Political Correctness, weasel words and newspeak.
To me "a challenge" is to climb Mount Everest barefooted wearing a tee-shirt, anything less is just life. "Moving forward" is what happens when I put my car in "Drive", "focus" is what I do to my binoculars when the ship on the horizon look fuzzy and "coming together" is something that (should) happen in the bedroom, if my memory serves me right.
I was born in Israel (actually it was still called "Palestine" when I was born) an I now live on my own in Sydney, Australia.
I am now retired after many years in shipping. I spent a few years at sea, sailing as an officer in the merchant navy but I spent most of my working life ashore operating ships, driving them from my desk if you wish.
I am here as a MySpace "refugee" and hope to reconnect with my old friends there as well as acquire new ones
TURN OFF'S
Social engineering, political correctness, weasel words but most of all dishonest people.
Good evening . One more rotation will be another revolution (or lap) around the sun. I hope this last was Blessed, and filled with many moments of Joy. May 2025 arrive with new promise, and new hopes and anticipation of what our God will do.
I am grateful for 2024 with it's blessings and even challenges, for your friendship here on MBP, and now, the anticipation of a second grandchild.
My prayer for you is for Peace, health, and the Joy of the Lord filling each new day with opportunity to bles others and to be blessed in return; for success in your endeavors; and grattitude for each and every day.
Be mindful of Grace and Mercy, shown to you and others, and know that you are loved.
