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Another Solar Orbit
Jan. 20th, 2025 12:02 amIt seems that I have completed another orbit of the sun, an event which brings me a little bit of pride that I have not wasted my time in this life, and there are several achievements worthy of note, which I must include my work in supercomputing, my collection of degrees, and my many years of volunteer work. Completing a solar orbit also comes with a great deal of gratitude. Every year of existence, especially with the benefits of living in an advanced and developed country, is one worth being joyful for, especially with the recognition that there are plenty who have not had the opportunity to live life to the full or to a more appropriate completion. "L'ingratitude attire les reproches comme la reconnaissance attire de nouveaux bienfaits" (Marie de Rabutin-Chantal).
I do not have particularly great plans for the day itself; major celebrations have been delayed. I will mention, however, events of note in the past week that have led to this day. Yesterday, Rob M., Erica H., and I saw the classic 1964 Japanese horror anthology, "Kwaidan" which was quite brilliant. The evening prior, and sharing an almost common day-of-birth, I attended Django's party and spent a good period of time in the company of the host, Paula R., Simon S., and Adam F. It was a bit of a busy period with Adam, as I also attended his "utopian picnic" event earlier that day, and had him over for dinner the evening prior.
The dinner itself followed attendance with K and L at the "101 Women Project" rally at the State Library, the title representing the number of women killed (an increasing) in Australia last year by others (usually partners or former partners). Gendered violence is a subject I wish to write more about, especially in reference to the recent allegations concerning Neil Gaiman and the Isla Bell Charitable Fund. To refer to my first comments; there are far too many who do not have the opportunity to live life to the full - and this is but one example.
I do not have particularly great plans for the day itself; major celebrations have been delayed. I will mention, however, events of note in the past week that have led to this day. Yesterday, Rob M., Erica H., and I saw the classic 1964 Japanese horror anthology, "Kwaidan" which was quite brilliant. The evening prior, and sharing an almost common day-of-birth, I attended Django's party and spent a good period of time in the company of the host, Paula R., Simon S., and Adam F. It was a bit of a busy period with Adam, as I also attended his "utopian picnic" event earlier that day, and had him over for dinner the evening prior.
The dinner itself followed attendance with K and L at the "101 Women Project" rally at the State Library, the title representing the number of women killed (an increasing) in Australia last year by others (usually partners or former partners). Gendered violence is a subject I wish to write more about, especially in reference to the recent allegations concerning Neil Gaiman and the Isla Bell Charitable Fund. To refer to my first comments; there are far too many who do not have the opportunity to live life to the full - and this is but one example.
