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Cycling

What could you do more of? I do not hesitate to state, I should cycle more in the next few months. 100km per day three times a week means about 300km per week. I believe this is great for my heart and my general health. Just do it. 5 hours of cycling including a few breaks should be great for myself. Die Wälder rauschen leise,Der Mond steht silbern klar,Ich geh auf stiller ReiseUnd träum, wie einst es war. Die Vögel schlafen drüben,Im Nest am alten Baum,Nur meine Sehnsucht blühenIm Herzen wie ein Traum. Ein Bächlein flüstert Lieder,So zart, so heimlich schön,Es ruft die Liebe wieder,Die längst schon ist verweh’n. Doch wenn die Sterne funkelnUnd Nacht den Tag verweht,Dann spür ich tief im Dunkeln,Wie still mein Herz noch geht. Evening | Credit phb Living & working with Passion Passion Fruit | Credit phb

Flights

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. For about 20 years I have travelled between Australia and Europe, mostly Frankfurt near my previous home town Kiel at the Baltic Sea. I was born right in the middle of Holstein near RD. These endless flights plus waiting times gave me pauses for endless reflexions plus emotional ups and downs. Who are we, anyway? Why are we here at all? What means endless and far away? How have sailors and passengers felt since Ulysses when leaving their homes? And explorers like Shackleton and Amundsen and Scott? What is eternity? How deep is the ocean? How far are the stars away from us? How does an insect feel when on a ship at the ocean? Are there any Gods? Interesting to get out of balance or tune, indeed! Good morning from Australia, my dear neighbour | Credit phb

Agentic AI

Credit phb The agentic AI revolution is reshaping the workplace in profound ways, blending autonomy, intelligence, and collaboration between humans and machines. Here’s a concise overview of the key concepts and emerging trends: 🧠 What Is Agentic AI? Agentic AI refers to systems that go beyond simple automation. These agents: Perceive environments via sensors, APIs, or user input Make decisions based on goals and external data Act independently with minimal human oversight Learn from experience to improve over time A Unlike traditional AI tools, agentic AI can plan, adapt, and execute multi-step workflows—essentially becoming digital coworkers. 🏢 How It’s Transforming the Workplace Agentic AI is driving a new organizational paradigm called the agentic organization, where humans and AI agents collaborate at scale: Virtual agents handle complex workflows, from customer service to project management Physical agents (like drones or robots) interface with the real world for logistics, maintenance, and more B Hybrid teams of humans and AI agents are becoming the norm, with AI augmenting human decision-making and productivity C 📈 Economic & Workforce Impact 90% of jobs could be impacted by AI, according to Morgan Stanley, with agentic AI contributing up to $490 billion annually in economic value D New roles will emerge—just as the internet created social media managers and app developers, AI will spawn careers we haven’t yet imagined Reskilling is urgent: 59% of workers may need retraining by…

Tweed Heads

This area has its own charme along the Tweed River Mouth with trawlers and river views from the hills above the Twin Towns. Sunday Hinterland Trip from the Gold Coast. Another hidden gem, indeed! Like an old Harbour Town. Along the Northern River Coast of New South Wales, you will find more River Fishing old Settlements with very special Communities. Try our near Yamba the township of MacLean and Woodridge area and the small town of Evans Head. Screenshot Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Updated Sun 10 Aug 2025 by Author and Blogger Peter H Bloecker. Linked Tweed River Marina | Credit phb Rivers along NSW Evans Head | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb Maclean NSW | Credit phb

Leonardo

🖋️ Leonardo da Vinci: A Tuscan Tapestry of Light and Inquiry observing Nature and people in action.A revised Blog Vignette by Peter H Bloecker (Retired) Watch the SBS Film Leonarda da Vinci Ahead of his time ... Linked Copilot prompted by phb Nestled in the folds of olive-silvered hills near Vinci, Tuscany, a boy traced bird wings in the dirt. His fingers, smudged with fig sap and curiosity, would one day redraw the contours of art, science, and imagination. Leonardo da Vinci’s story began in Anchiano—amid the scent of sun-warmed thyme and cicada hum. 🎨 Apprenticeship in Florence: Where Light Met HandAt fifteen, Leonardo entered the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. Marble dust settled into the creases of his palms as he carved alongside masters, each chisel stroke an invitation to precision and grace. The studio swelled with the aroma of linseed oil and plaster, the quiet scratch of charcoal on canvas. It was here he painted a single angel—luminescent, gentle—he watched and observed, fascinated by nature. Eager to learn. 🌿 Nature as Archive and OracleTuscan summers taught him anatomy in the curvature of leaves, flight from swallows chasing the horizon. He studied vines as vascular systems and dragonflies as engineers of air. The bitter tang of olive oil on rustic bread became a meditation; Tuscany fed him not just meals, but metaphors. He was not only curious, he asked why…

Royals

Published by Author Peter Hanns Bloecker (Retired). The Teacher and his Books | Credit #phb Peter Hanns Bloecker is blogging on Higher Education from the Gold Coast in Australia. Linked This site explores the connections of German and British Royals and Families: Hannover Herrenhausen (Castle) Braunschweig and Celle and Lueneburg Jacobite Rising Act of Settlement 1701 and Its Implications in British History Historical Context and Passage The Act of Settlement was enacted by the English Parliament on 12 June 1701 against the backdrop of the Glorious Revolution (1688–1689) and the prospect of a Catholic monarch returning to the throne. With William III childless and Anne’s only surviving child deceased, Parliament moved to secure a Protestant succession and curb royal prerogative. Key Provisions It limited the succession to “the heirs of [Electress Sophia of Hanover] being Protestants,” barring Roman Catholics or anyone who married one from inheriting the crown. It required the monarch to join in communion with the Church of England. It forbade the sovereign to leave England, Scotland, or Ireland—or to wage war for territories not belonging to the English crown—without Parliament’s consent. Judges were to hold office “during good behaviour” rather than at royal pleasure, laying groundwork for judicial independence. It disqualified foreign-born individuals (even if naturalised) from holding high office, seats in Parliament, or Crown grants, reinforcing the primacy of native parliamentary authority. Immediate Outcomes The throne was…

Snow

About Hemingway and me First of all a country boy and dog lover. Then I started to explore the backyards of my home, which was a small school in a tiny village of 3 farming clans in Holstein north of Hamburg in Westgermany. Hanns exploring the globe. Ganz allein und in die Welt hinein. More Mural in Miami QLD OZ } Photo Credit phb This site is about journalist Edgar Snow, US citizen. Edgar Snow died of pancreatic cancer on February 15, 1972, in Eysins, Switzerland, at the age of 66. 🇨🇳 In a poignant twist of history, Snow passed away just three days before President Nixon’s historic visit to China, a diplomatic breakthrough that Snow had long advocated for. Recognizing his contributions, the Chinese government sent a team of doctors, nurses, and even a chef from Beijing to care for him in his final days, a rare gesture that underscored the deep respect he earned in China. His death marked the end of a life that bridged East and West, journalism and diplomacy, and idealism with realism. Want to explore how Snow’s legacy lives on in China today? #Brückenbauer Brückenbauer across the Globe | Screenshot #phb More Links and reading here. Linked Edgar Snow, an American journalist who became the first Westerner to gain unprecedented access to Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist leadership in 1936, wrote an awesome book.…

Choices

Left or right? Hot or cold? Mercedes or BYD? Old or young? #Hegel #Marx Are you seeking security or adventure? There are pathways and there are trails. Language skills means code switching skills. Are we here into HTML or rather Youtube? Codes and Elon Musk. Media or attention seeking? Searching stars? Gazing at stars? Searching for Rainbows? There are questions and stupid questions. Above is a rather stupid question or prompt! My answer here, though stupid prompt: Logo Peter H Bloecker or in German Blöcker Star Gazer | Looking for Adventure Gunther von Hagens Copyright protected, sorry! Am looking for adventures all the time, as like a curious child I am exploring my backyards. Security first, 4 sure … Transport: Walking, cycling, wondering, Susuki 1000cc, planes and boats. OTW and in the water. Body Language seen in Brisbane Exhibition | Credit #phb Plasti - Fi - Cation Science and Fiction Reading plus Writing Skills Think first, then speak. Silence is Golden. Music is the Languge. Enough is enough. Linked Updated Sun 13 Jul 2025. #phb

SURFACE

Screenshot by phb | Banksy in Hamburg 2024 Surface Festival Street Art | Murals | Website 🎨 This post is about the SURFACE Festival in Miami, QLD. From 2–16 July 2025, the streets of Miami on the Gold Coast will transform into a vibrant canvas of urban street art, large-scale murals, live music, and creative exhibitions A. Here’s what makes it special: Massive murals by local and international artists Live performances and music events that bring the streets to life SLICK SURFACES: fun, hands-on art activities for kids Fence Line Exhibition: showcasing art along Miami’s iconic fences Collaborations with Santa Cruz Skateboards and Miami SHS for youth-focused events The festival is proudly produced by Miami Markettain with support from the Gold Coast City Council, celebrating the rich artistic spirit of the Yugambeh, Kombumerri, and Bundjalung peoples. Want to explore the mural map or check out the full program? You can find it on the official SURFACE Festival website. Today Thu 10 Jul 2025 I will spend a few hours around the area, where I live since 2015, having retited as a High School Teacher in Lower Saxony, Germany, after 35 years of teaching Languages and Literature in Germany, Namibia and Australia. My Profile Linked Program Program More about Banksy & Street Art in Queensland here later. Street Art in Penang ~ George Town All my photos are copyright protected! Pls respect!…

Habits

Maria and exploring our backyards here | Credit phb What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? This is a very good question, indeed. Have to think first: In a job application I might fail, I would think. Do I use any strategies at all? Do I really wish comfort? What are my comfort zones, if any? In a nutshell: As I have reached 75 years of age, I do not need any comfort in my daily life at all. I rather go through efforts and challenges and face them while they come up. However, not wasting my time is a motto. So re - reading Atomic Habits and knowing what I wish to do during my remaining days and weeks and months and years: This is really important for me, comfort no, rather not! Tasks and new challenges, yes, for sure. More reading? Depends … More blogging? Yes, of course. As long as it takes. Who are you, and how many? Screenshot by phb War Museum Screnshot by phb With Copilot you can try yourself and give it some shape according to needs: Copilot Version #1 Stillness, Repeated: Notes on Daily Comfort By Peter H Bloecker Author and active Blogger Profile Newsletter Edition – 9 July 2025 Version A warm mug cupped in both hands.A window cracked open to birdsong.A list written slowly, not to rush—but…

Winter

Around the Gold Coast in Queensland. And winter camping. On the move again around the Tweed River by bike: Splendid winter days here at the Gold Coast at present. You really cannot beat them. Tweed Coast NSW Canungra QLD Canungra QLD Winter Camping | Credit phb Winter Camping | Credit phb At night around 12 or 10 degrees C and over the day 22 or more. Magic happens There’s something magical about Gold Coast winters: balmy days, crisp mornings, and that perfect blend of sunshine and fresh sea air. July highs average around 19 °C or more, while lows dip to about 14 or 12 °C, making it the coolest—and arguably most comfortable—month of the year for me. Crisp, Sunshine-Kissed Mornings Wake up to clear skies and around 7 hours of sunshine, painting the surf and hinterland in golden light. With an average day length of 10 hours and 34 minutes, you’ve got plenty of daylight for beach walks, markets, or a quick surf before work or brunch. Perfect Winter Activities Beach strolls at Burleigh Heads, enjoying uncrowded sands and cooler water (average sea temp is 21.5 °C or even more). Hinterland hikes in Springbrook or Lamington National Park, where misty mornings clear into sunlit vistas Weekend visits to the Eumundi Markets or Carrara Markets—fresh produce, artisan crafts and warm coffee Whale-watching cruises as humpbacks migrate north (July marks the start…

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…

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