I am happy to share my writing with others. If you like contemporary fiction, you may like to download “Foreign affairs – A Jimmy James adventure“. It’s a 182-page Word document (a full-size novel). Or, there’s “Tangled Web“, a 121-page novel. If you like them, spread the word. If you don’t, let me know why. Enjoy!
David M. Russell
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aussielarrikin- Banks by any other name September 10, 2009Nobody likes banks. That has been a truism for decades: prior to that all but the richest among us were simply scared of them. But the Global Financial Crisis has sharpened our dislike to a razor-edge. So, what does an astute capitalist do when a trend emerges? Tries to make a buck out of it, [...]David M. Russell
- Dedicated slackers! September 10, 2009Australians are frequently regarded as liking the good life just a little too much. Other people around the world seem to be convinced that our lifestyle advantages of sun, sand and surf lure us into a hedonistic mindset that puts work a very distant second to the noble pastime of enjoying ourselves to the fullest. [...]David M. Russell
- Memory dims for want of a bulb September 9, 2009A shadow is falling across the globe as one of the brightest spots in our lives is extinguished forever. Okay, so that’s hopelessly corny but can you believe it? Incandescent light bulbs are about to go the way of the dinosaur. By the end of this year we won’t be able to buy them anymore [...]David M. Russell
- Stop this bleeding nonsense August 31, 2009There are some topics that many people believe should be taboo. Sex, religion and politics are said to be best avoided in polite company – which doesn’t leave a whole lot to talk about! But one subject above all really is regarded by many as not fit for discussion: menstruation. This is despite the topic [...]David M. Russell
- The blindness of greed August 31, 2009The Global Financial Crisis has caused many investors to lose their life savings. Many others have suffered severe set-backs to their financial wealth. All of us have (or should have) learned serious lessons about fiscal prudence. But you have to shake your head at some f the madness that was going on prior to the [...]David M. Russell
- The fated Kennedy August 28, 2009It’s funny how life works and this was brought home by the recent death of US political statesman, Senator Edward Kennedy. Ted, as he was almost universally known, left a legacy that has brought praise from every corner of the globe and from both allies and opponents alike. Not bad for someone who has spent [...]David M. Russell
- That’s no way to treat a lady! July 30, 2009The Japanese are remarkable people. They place such a premium value on refinement and cultural sensibility. In social settings they will excuse the most uncultured and even boorish behaviour by foreigners, albeit their ‘tolerance’ can easily be regarded as arrogance and haughtiness. Even so, you have to wonder at their inability to translate their forbearanc […]David M. Russell
- Pay per chat July 29, 2009Politics governs us all. It matters not what system we operate under, politics determines the broad shape of the quality of our lives and the freedoms we enjoy. As such, it is of vital importance to each and every one of us. Nor is there much difference in the way politics operates. The fact that [...]David M. Russell
- The buck stops where, Mr President? July 28, 2009East Timor President, Jose Ramos Horta, seems like a lovely bloke. A real nice guy. It’s great to see he has recovered well from getting shot in the chest some 18 months ago by a bunch of would-be assassins although there may be some doubt as to whether the bullet affected his mental faculties. You [...]David M. Russell
- Blinkered vision on glasses July 22, 2009There are many, many things in life that strike fear into our hearts and probably every one of us is afraid of something that doesn’t bother somebody else. But there is something about being disfigured that is universal. So, why the hell do we continue to tolerate serving alcohol in glasses? Maybe Queensland is the [...]David M. Russell
- Banks by any other name September 10, 2009
