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”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
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”