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Goats

The iconic Goat, by LB. Painted on wood by LB born 1980 in Lüneburg, Germany. This photo is about memories and icons, as my daughter Lisa Anna designed this trophy in wood and painting in her High School Years. Lisa Anna was born in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony Germany in 1980. Lisa Anna is my beloved and only daughter. Daily I am praying for her, as she is always on my mind. I am communicating with Lisa Anna in my dreams as well. And during my beach walks along the sunny golden beaches at the Gold Coast in Queensland. Painted by LB | #Credit Photo phb Lisa Anna LB | Credit phb My father JDB with LB | Credit phb Updated Thu 12 Jun 2025 to honor my father and my daughter: They were very close … to each other, full of love and mutual respect. Here both with photos and a chat about the people and more. My father Johann was a Hauptschullehrer teaching up to 9 year levels in one classroom. He was my primary teacher Year Levels 1 to 4 Primary in a North German Village with about 5 farms and 800 people. In 1960 I took a bus on school days driving us into Itzehoe in Holstein, north of Hamburg. I was the only boy in the village visiting a High School from year 5 on until year…

Hinterland No#4

Credit phb We had a great Hinterland Trip on a sunny winter day in Queensland from the Gold Coast. Not very far, but exploring some suburbs we have never seen in the last 10 years. Maria Ines | Credit phb Starting with Lunch at Hinkler in Worangary, we ended up in Highland Park, later to the end of Gilston Road and had a nice walk through Paradise Parkland in Nerang, with Community Garden there. Bring it back to the garden. Linked Very lush and green, real Country Backyard. Hinkler Le Vintage | Credit phb Credit phb | Dog Lovers Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb What a great Sat and t.morrow is Sunday! Blogger P H Bloecker Profile Website Updated Sat 17 May 2025. Credit phb

Ocean Vuong

Wayne Sorensen Photography Miami QLD | World Champs Surfing Burleigh Heads 2025 | Credit Wayne Sorensen | Screenshot phb Ocean Vuong | Vietnam and the USA Ocean Vuong | #Novalis A Voice of Elegance and Urgency The name is derived from Grace Amazing Grace #Lyrics #Music #Voices Ocean Vuong's latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, was released in May 2025 and has been selected as Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick A. The novel follows Hai, a college dropout and recovering addict, who contemplates suicide but ultimately forms an unexpected bond with Grazina, an elderly widow with dementia B. Set in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut, the story explores themes of survival, human connection, and resilience C. Vuong’s poetic prose shines through as he examines the lives of those on the fringes of society with tenderness and depth D. Ocean Vuong Ocean Vuong, a Vietnamese American poet and novelist, has carved a distinct space in contemporary literature with his lyrical prose and evocative poetry. Born in Ho Chi Minh City in 1988, Vuong immigrated to the United States as a child, and his works often explore themes of war, trauma, queerness, and the immigrant experience A. His debut poetry collection, Night Sky with Exit Wounds (2016), won the T.S. Eliot Prize and established him as a formidable literary voice B. Vuong’s first novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (2019),…

Clam

The English Language WorldwideAuthor Kel Richards, Aussie Wordsmith Pls note: The Author of this Blog Post is Kel Richards, not me! Ocean Shores South Pacific | Credit phb OZWORD OF THE DAY: "Happy as a clam" A reader writes to ask about an expression that an American friend of his keeps using: ‘happy as a clam.’ The puzzle, says my reader, is: why are clams happy? Can we even be sure they are happy? And why did anyone decide that clams are happy creatures? The expression is American and seems to date from around 1834. It’s one of a group of these ‘happy as…’ expressions. The Oxford cites the examples of: ‘happy as a king’, ‘as a lark’, ‘as a prince’ and ‘as a pig in mud.’ Each of which seems to have some sort of logic to it—kings and princes are often rich and powerful (so, perhaps, happy); ‘larks’ sing as if they are happy; and when a pig rolls in mud it looks like it is in ecstasy. But with the little clam this logic doesn’t apply. One suggestion is that the full expression is ‘happy as a clam at high tide’ or ‘…at high water.’ Michael Quinion suggests this is because people walk along beaches, with their little spade and bucket, digging up clams at low tide, or low water, hence when the tide is high the clam should feel safe…

Canberra

What students should know about the Federal Elections in 2025 in Australia, compared to other nations like USA or Britain or China or France. Outcome still open, as counting continues, however landslide victory of Anthony Albanese (Labour) is secured. International reactions interpret this victory (like the Canadian outcome) as an anti Trump result, as the opposition leader Peter Dutton has used Trump rhetorics and wanted new nuclear power plants plus stopping the renewables and use more coal. Here’s a breakdown of how elections for the Senate and the House of Representatives differ in Australia: 1. House of Representatives Election (Lower House) Seats: 151 (one per electorate, based on population distribution) Voting System: Preferential voting (voters rank candidates in order), for instance 1 to 6. Winner: The candidate with an absolute majority (over 50% of votes after preferences) wins the seat. Government Formation: The party (or coalition) with a majority of seats forms government. Election Cycle: Every three years, though early elections can occur. 2. Senate Election (Upper House) Seats: 76 (12 per state, 2 per territory) Voting System: Proportional representation (voters rank parties or candidates) Winner: Seats are allocated based on vote share, ensuring a mix of major and minor parties. Government Formation: The Senate does not form government but plays a major role in reviewing laws. Election Cycle: Half the Senate is elected every three years, except for territories, which…

Easter 2025

All our best wishes from the Gold Coast, where the light is now as good as gold. No heat, just golden sunshine and photographer‘s delight. Bike Trip | Credit phb Daimler Trucks Gold Coast | Credit phb Bond Uni | Credit phb Das Auto | Credit phb Golden Beaches QLD | Credit phb Paperbark Group | Credit phb Gold Coast Hinterland Views | Credit phb Frohe Ostern und Ostern ist auch in Australien ein Familienfest wie Weihnachten, über alle Religionen hinweg. Alle Menschen dieser Erde wünschen sich Frieden! Nur einige sogenannte Führer wollen den Krieg! Gier und Korruption. Das muss aufhören, und zwar sofort. Updated Easter Sunday 20 Apr 2025. Author and Blogger Peter H Bloecker (Retired). Linked

Easter 2025

All our best wishes from the Gold Coast, where the light is now as good as gold. No heat, just golden sunshine and photographer‘s delight. Bike Trip | Credit phb Daimler Trucks Gold Coast | Credit phb Bond Uni | Credit phb Das Auto | Credit phb Golden Beaches QLD | Credit phb Paperbark Group | Credit phb Gold Coast Hinterland Views | Credit phb Frohe Ostern und Ostern ist auch in Australien ein Familienfest wie Weihnachten, über alle Religionen hinweg. Alle Menschen dieser Erde wünschen sich Frieden! Nur einige sogenannte Führer wollen den Krieg! Gier und Korruption. Das muss aufhören, und zwar sofort. Updated Easter Sunday 20 Apr 2025. Author and Blogger Peter H Bloecker (Retired). Linked

Australia

Warum Wahlpflicht? Labour | Credit phb Labour | Credit phb Australian Electoral Commision AEC AEC | #phb #Democracy #Elections #Australia #Canberra This post is about a local and independent candidate Erchana Murray - Bartlett at the Gold Coast in Queensland. About the 2025 Federal Elections in Australia The Sun Also Rises | Credit #phb Erchana Murray-Bartlett is running as an independent candidate for McPherson, aiming to bring a fresh approach to leadership A B. Her campaign focuses on community-driven policies, addressing issues like housing affordability, healthcare access, and environmental protection A. She’s also a record-breaking marathon runner who raised over $100,000 for wildlife conservation C B. Her commitment to listening to and representing her community sets her apart A. What matters most to you in a candidate? Watch the video (Youtube), why Independent Candidates can make a big difference in a hung parliament situation! Youtube Website Go To The Distance Linked Screenshot #phb Screenshot #phb Screenshot #phb Watch the Aussie campaign 2025 Federal Election, and listen to the words carefully. What is empty blurb? What is empty rhetorics? Cui Bono? Screenshot seen in Hamburg | Credit phb | Bank System McPherson District Gold Coast Queensland | Credit phb Local Heroes and Community driven TEAL Two major parties Liberals and Labor in Australia Colours are blue and red. About Green Light (Traffic Light) Campaign Environment and Climate External Website Linked Nota Bene:…

Business German Podcast

Business German Podcast You may eat or order your Dessert First! Hi, I’m Pete …My Aussie mates have changed my name Peter meaning the Rock! About my background as a High School Teacher in Germany, Namibia and Australia. My name is Peter H Bloecker, StD i.R. I am hosting the Business German Podcast, which focuses on teaching authentic German for professional settings. My aim is to help learners navigate the German language and culture from an intercultural perspective with a FOCUS on The Intercultural Gaps. From 1998 to 2005, I worked and served as the German language adviser at the Goethe-Institut Australia, contributing to the promotion of German language and culture in Queensland and in Australia. My office was at the LOTE Centre, Westend, in those days next to the School of Distance Education, now sold and demolished. Now fully retired, I live with my wife Maria Ines at the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. A tree is a tree and has a soul ... More promotion will come here soon, once my free Podcast has hit the target line at Spotify and some other channels. Author & Blogger Peter Hanns Bloecker Linked About us Profile

Stones

Wenn Trump bluehende Landschaften in Gaza verspricht wie Kohl damals in der DDR, ist das kein Scherz: Es ist schlicht der Gedanke eines Real Estate Moguls aus dem Trump Tower in NYCity. Why not, fragt sich augenwischend der Deutsche Michel (Taugenichts)? Habe ich hier was verschlafen? Nichts ist unmoeglich, sagte uns eins Obama, just follow the AD. Was Trump mit Musk offenbar verstanden hat, oder irre ich mich da? Kein Stein auf dem anderen ist Gaza! Wer soll da jetzt wohnen, ohne das Drama noch einmal zu wiederholen? Vorhang zu, pflegte Goethe in Weimar zu sagen! #Faust #Shakespeare #Schlegel #Hegel #Humboldt #Tegel #Berlin #Bubble phb George Town phb phb The Robbers (Schiller) | Credit phb

John Lennon

To find very cool Photos on the net, I advise to google Bob Gruen in NYCity! Found via NY Times, the good old Auntie from the Big Apple! Fan of Apples… Linked