Author Archives: theqbitblogger

I am not a Philosopher though have thought lately of the difference between morals and ethics. Yes they are spelt differently for one but I broadly conclude that both embrace the differences between good and evil, right and wrong. The control mechanisms are within us and unless it starts there then and thereafter there isContinue reading “Morals and Ethics Compass”

A screenshot from Television today of the Debate on fraud and loss. Where are the Government ( 4 Tory members there out of over 300 ). Billions of pounds have been lost during the pandemic. £8.7billion on PPE and £4.3billion through fraudulent Covid loans. Total of that alone £13billion equal to the tax increase nowContinue reading “Running on Empty.”

Having heard the name Putin all day I was relieved when the Fred Astaire’s song Putting on my top hat , tying up my white tie and brushing up my tails. and the lyrics came into my head. In a fun moment I sang Putin on my top hat, tying up my red tie andContinue reading “Putin on my top hat…..”

Silicon Valley in Northern California is the home of the great techno and innovation Companies. Those there employ over 300,000 people and the area has the third highest GDP in the world. Any company birthed there is likely to end up big, even for a short time. Theranos was one such company , a bloodContinue reading “Silly con Valley.”

Sue Gray, a UK Civil Servant has been appointed to lead the enquiry into the Downing Street Garden party 20th May 2020. The outcome could be Grey in a did he did he not , Boris Johnson , that is , break the law and Covid regulations that he effectively wrote. Meantime the PM apologisedContinue reading “Gray Day.”

Dr. Leslie Weatherhead calculated the average length of a life using the hours of one day to illustrate the importance of recognizing the value of time. He concluded that if your age is 15, the time is 10:25 a.m. If your age is 20, the time is 11:34. If your age is 25, the timeContinue reading “24 Hour Life.”

One can only marvel at the ingenuity that surrounds the James Webb telescope that is about to unfold itself nearly a million miles away in outer space. The blogger is unable to fathom the achievement of all those involved, those that casually speak of the literally hundreds of parts that must work perfectly in thisContinue reading “The Great Unseen.”

This painting captivated me earlier this year as it reminded me of my times in Beijing when this was many a street scene. The Artist captures perfectly those Chinese expressions and their faces of intent around a game board. Their clothing sort of naff Communist garb or straight out of a North Face closing downContinue reading “The Games People Play.”

Looking forward 100 years what can we see ? Well sometimes we may need to look back to find out. In 1721 Bach remarried and Chippendale started making furniture ( we still have both today ). In 1821 the South Orkneys was found by the Geographic Society was found and the founder of the RedContinue reading “2121”

Imagine for a moment being in a line of people. Those ahead of you your ancestors that had gone ahead of you and those behind you yet to come. Imagine the queue all taking their turn from the same seed , all doing their bit in contribution to the line. I know a man whoContinue reading “Generations. The Line.”