If you could choose the major virtues of society, what would they be?

Hi all.

I just read a book called Eve of Eridu. In it, a society is based on six virtues, which guide rules that have saved a portion of humanity after dark times caused by a Third World War. These rules include restrictions on feeling emotions. The book is the first in a series by Alanah Andrews and is a somewhat dark thought experiment considering the lengths people go to survive and how people can be conditioned into believing a particular way of existence. I’m a naturally emotional person and I found the book a challenge at times. I’m interested in the sequel that’s coming out this year.

Back to those virtues. I’m curious as to what six virtues you’d base your ideal society on. I found reducing the number to six quite challenging. I could only whittle mine down to nine and I’m not entirely satisfied.

• Authenticity [Edited to add]
• Compassion
• Assertiveness
• Self-determination (& self worth)
• Creativity
• Generosity
• Whole intelligence (EQ & IQ)
• Healthy individual spiritualism
• Equitable justice & care for all people

What are yours?

Supanova

Hi all. Whoops, it’s been a little longer than I’d hoped for between posts, but that’s life.

I’m enjoying some time off right now due to school holidays, though I still have a bit of work admin to do (ahh, deadlines…).

A couple of Saturdays ago, I went to Supanova. It was my first fan convention (“con”) experience and I loved it.

Below are photos of my purchases from the event, as well as a photo of me in costume. I dressed as Rey from Star Wars.

I got several books, some earrings, badges/ pins, geeky magnets and a few other things. I also got to attend a lightsaber class (think of it as theatre combat).

It was pretty fun, and my noise-cancelling headphones worked a treat (more on those in another post).

When I’m less tired tomorrow I’ll update this post with a few links about the merch in the second picture hopefully. So much cool stuff!

Italian pork sausage stew

Oof, haven’t posted in a while. Other stuff keeps distracting me. Here’s a recipe post…. I intend to write another post later in the week but we’ll see how that works out.

Ingredients:

• Onion
• 6x small sausages
• Mixed herbs (3-4 tsp)
• 1/2 can diced tomatoes
• 1x tsp garlic
• 3 pinches chilli mix
• Mushrooms
• Capsicum
• Corn
• Peas
• Leek
• Gnocchi
• Vegetable stock & water

Tools: 

• Large frying pan 
• Saucepan
• Spatula 
• Kitchen spoon 
• Crockery and cutlery 

Method: 

1. Chop the vegetables
2. Brown the sausages in the frying pan with garlic
3. Tip veggies into the pan with vegetable stock, mixed herbs, diced tomatoes and chilli powder
4. Let cook for 10 minutes on low heat – put water on for the gnocchi
5. Cook gnocchi in boiling water
6. Plate up and serve