I created the “Connecting the Dots” blog site to investigate and interpret a global range of topics from an international, and personally quirky, perspective.
My topics in “Connecting the Dots” include politics, the environment, fun issues, social issues and anything else that catches my attention. I hope you enjoy them, and will join me through your comments.
I inaugurated the “GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD” some time ago, which rewards the most stupid, inept, criminal and just plain dumb activities of public officials and others, everywhere. I have now added another award, the “GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD”, which celebrates remarkably positive activities of public officials and others. I would appreciate your help in identifying great examples of both.
In September 1707, Sir Cloudesley Shovell was returning home from Gilbraltar, leading his Royal Navy flotilla in his flagship, HMS Association. He had begun his …
Polynesian Wayfinding is the ancient navigation skill of the Pacific Islands. I am almost old enough to remember the excitement surrounding the voyage of Thor …
An astonishing statistic, and a vote of confidence, is contained in a British Government report on applications from European Union citizens who wish to settle …
The cardboard box is 120 years old. This mundane creation has flourished during the on-line shipping era, and has ballooned during the COVID19 pandemic. E-commerce …
The quest for Vision should be a national goal for any country. In fact, the quest for a global dream/vision wouldn’t be a bad goal …
Messing with your cup of tea sounds like a sacrilegious process but there are people out there trying to do just that. Over 2 …
Beavers to the rescue. This story reminded me of the re-introduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park over a decade ago. The re-introduction of the …
Noah and the new Ark is my attempt to make amends for the Stella Awards blog last week. I was corrected on that blog by …
The benefits of an Ear Spoon. I have to admit I had never heard of an “Ear Spoon” until I was shown an article in …
People with obnoxious political views was the subject of a very interesting article in the New York Times Sunday Magazine last week. The actual title …
