When Boy Meets Girl...

Admittedly, this is one of my more 'brutal' pieces of writing. It covers what I think is an unnecessary concept of the 21st Century, and being something of a target for being blamed for doing this to someone, I feel the need to examine its irrelevance.

Go to Current and Thought-Provoking to read the entire spiel.

63 Not Out

The tragedy of the late passing of Phil Hughes has shaken many in a way I’m sure most people never would have imagined. I can’t help but be moved to tears at  some of the tributes I’ve heard and seen.

I guess all I can contribute as an Aussie and a mourner is that few people will pass away doing exactly what they love. Even though it was far too soon, and in a way that was far from kind, there must be some comfort in knowing Phil Hughes had made incredible achievements (with more that should have come) and that his last stand was at the cricket pitch.

This will not leave our memories. It will have significant prominence for some time to come. Cricket games will never be the same.

Biggest condolences to the Hughes family, who aren’t far from where I live, and to Sean Abbott and his family for this time that goes beyond melancholy. Also a huge kudos to Captain Michael Clarke for bearing the heavy role of delivering a speech on behalf of the cricket team and to the world’s media. Let the tears fall. Anyone with a heart is shedding one too.

Phil Hughes has hit for 6 in the minds and hearts of many.