The tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth

… swears Leicester Warburton. Here he explains how he developed a fondness for dental appointments.

A farewell to ancient canvassing and old lace

The Dunlop Volleys were an adventurous pair, going where others feared to tread. Leicester Warburton shares fond memories of a quintessential Australian icon.

Who needs the anti-social grip of gambling?

Gambling hopefuls are often prepared to venture big sums in the pursuit of a fortune the easy way – with sometimes tragic consequences. Leicester Warburton wonders how so many people can refuse to believe a mathematical fact.

An apology to women – a warning to men

Inappropriate behaviour towards women happens everywhere and seems to show no sign of slowing. Leicester Warburton says blaming it on hormones is simply not good enough.

Procrastination and the art of learning to empty your basket

Procrastination is difficult to unlearn once it’s an established habit. Leicester Warburton has a surprisingly simple solution.

Democracy. What democracy?

The word ‘democracy’ has its origins in the Greek language and combines ‘demos’ meaning citizen living within a state and ‘kratos’ meaning power or rule. Leicester Warburton deplores that our government is going about its business quietly without sufficiently consulting the public.

In defence of shyness – but there’s a downside

Being shy can be quite charming, but also isolating. Leicester Warburton says that when we look up, smile and show a genuine interest in people, we realise we are not alone.

Let’s cut back on the F-word

There is music and abundance in the English language. Leicester Warburton wonders why so many people then are fixated on one limited adjective.

The most important decision I didn’t make

Australians are among the highest consumers of alcohol worldwide. Leicester Warburton has a very personal reason for urging us to better educate our children on the perils and damage of uncontrolled drinking.

Whatever happened to contemplation?

Most of us can’t imagine a life without a mobile phone. Leicester Warburton can, and he wishes more people would remember the gentle art of contemplation.