Life is a kabarett
The rise of right-wing populism in the world today is evoking for me, and many others, a chilling sense of déjà vu. For me, it taps into my long-held fascination … Read the rest “Life is a kabarett”
The sports gene kicks in at 58
I was quite apprehensive before attending the wheelchair basketball practice session today at Sydney University. “I don’t think I’m ready yet. I don’t think I have enough upper body strength,” … Read the rest “The sports gene kicks in at 58”
$104 for a single stocking!
For the last few weeks, I’ve been waking in the middle of the night (as men of a certain age do) to find my “shrinker” has come off.
Stuff you need to think about when you have a bath
I took a bath tonight instead of a shower. In the grand scheme of things, that shouldn’t sound remarkable, but it’s the first time I’ve had a proper bath (with … Read the rest “Stuff you need to think about when you have a bath”
When can I return to work after my amputation?
I’ve been reflecting lately on whether my return to work after my amputation last July was too hasty. It was a challenging time marked by hospitalization until late September, followed … Read the rest “When can I return to work after my amputation?”
Catching Up / Rolling Up
I haven’t been feeling the best over the last few weeks.
I was home in Lismore a few weeks ago for some family activities and barely left the house. According … Read the rest “Catching Up / Rolling Up”