If they kill me it shows how powerful we are. Alexei Navalny The only real threat to Russian President Putin’s political power, Alexei Navalny, was declared dead in an Arctic labour camp yesterday. The struggle to maintain democratic freedom continues… the struggle to maintain an alternative culture to that of mysogeny, racism, bullying, institutional and …
The Church Where We Are
I have just posted an update of the Video-song ‘We Are The Church Where We Are’ to the Music page on this website. If you want the words and guitar chords, visit the Music page for the Download. Thanks Rod Boucher, for updating the song! I hope you like the video I have put together to …
Realisations
I have just posted the video-song ‘Realisations’ on YouTube. It was written for the launch of the book of the same name, which is available at https://www.lulu.com/shop/geoff-boyce/realisations-and-reflections/paperback/product-gz9rgj.html?q=Geoff+Boyce&page=1&pageSize=4
Sinead O’Connor
Many of us are sad to hear of the death of Irish singer-song-writer Sinead O’Connor this week. Understandably, the world has showered accolades on her for her music and particularly her voice. But ironically, she refused to be a pop star; she refused to cash in on her natural beauty. For her, music was simply …
Footscray Cathedral
I have the opportunity to prepare an entry for the Maribyrnong Council’s art exhibition for local artists, “Show Your West Side”, due June 16 2023. Here’s what I’ve submitted and the story behind the process. Cranes building the new Footscray Hospital dominate the Western skyline. To me they are spires speaking of human aspiration. Sculptures …
Transcendence
I was invited to create an altarpiece for a church. I decided to emulate painting as meditation which I had experienced when Italian artist Orlando Tisato held an open-air event to paint a piece for a Catholic school chapel as part of the 2000 Adelaide Festival. My painting, Transcendence, was undertaken at a Sunday morning …
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Newly elected Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has proposed what I think is a refreshing proposition to empower positive political change. Refreshing, considering the history of recent governance by the Morrisons, Trumps and Borises of this world. Years of imprisonment on trumped up charges to keep him out of politics have enabled him to …
Telling the Story
Story-telling is an ancient tradition that has always been used to illustrate spiritual lessons and promote faith. It helps us better understand our lives, particularly at an emotional level, as well as provide a shared experience for any group. Stories help us explore moral lessons, discuss difficult topics, and foster empathy. Stories are not mere …
Anthem for Ukraine
Who is Jeremy Rifkin and why should we take notice?
According to Wikipedia: Jeremy Rifkin (born January 26, 1945) is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is the author of 21 books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His most recent books include, The Green New Deal (2019), The Zero Marginal Cost …
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