OddThinking

A blog for odd things and odd thoughts.

Reflections on Lighting

Here are the lessons I have learned from using my new remote flash configuration at a party (which I used for practice) and a theatre-based circus performance.

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The Rigger and the T-Shirt

But, today’s story isn’t about audience participation or nudity. It is about the rigger and the t-shirt.

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Categories: Based On A True Story, Circus Skills, Story-Telling
Tags: aerial, Circus Skills, clothing, festivals, quilt, rigging

Unicycling Limbo

I had never played Unicycling Limbo before. I had never seen it played. I had never heard of it being played. It was, however, the perfect game for the occasion.

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How I Lied to an Innocent Child

Dear T-,

Thank you for your postcard. It was very nice to read it.

On Saturday, I helped to make a movie about monsters.

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I Can’t See You, CUA

I have wanted to complete my migration from CUA to Bendigo Bank for some time. In fact, it was two-and-a-half years ago that I complained that my local Credit Union Australia (CUA) branch had closed, and that I was assessing Bendigo Bank as a replacement.
To close my CUA account, I think I have to [...]

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Escape from the Devil’s Doom

In which the author reveals his age, and reviews an old electronic game.

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The Coward Gets Interviewed…

… A slow second ticked past as I sat stunned. Did this guy really just challenge my manhood in a job interview? …

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Categories: Based On A True Story, Story-Telling
Tags: interview, sweden, unicycling

Julian’s Job Status FAQ

I’ve got some big news.

I have left my job, and I am not looking for another one…

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Categories: About OddThinking, Based On A True Story
Tags: employment, oddthinking

Hitchhiking in Canada

I dressed warmly, filled my pockets with whatever supplies I had, and started walking

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My bizarre-o-meter was flashing red. By this stage, I was ready to jump out of the car and take my chances with the bears.

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Ice-Cream and the Implications of P=NP

I studied cognitive computing at uni. The class was an interesting mix of computing students and cognitive psychology students. The different backgrounds lead to some interesting discussions.

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