A compilation of the writings, essays and postings of respected former academic, politician and popular blogger Michael Wilkes. Assembled by Michael prior to his death in April 2015 and published posthumously in his memory, the work includes Michael's insights, views, reflections and contemplations on life, the environment, the cosmos, humankind, spirituality, ethics, morals and the modern world; to all of which he attributed great significance and with which he remained actively engaged both in thought and in action throughout his life.