Mixed Bag
I didn’t go see Mark’s mate play last night at the Hopetoun Hote and I didn’t win Lotto last night, but I did manage to go out for lunch today.… Read the rest “Mixed Bag”
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.
Promises, Promises
The one regret I have about my first day back at work (after a three month break) is that I didn’t do something I promised myself I would. I promised … Read the rest “Promises, Promises”
Is It Wrong To Do Nothing?
It’s been another day of doing nothing much at all. Well, not exactly nothing. I washed and ironed some shirts for work. I chatted to my sister and my friend … Read the rest “Is It Wrong To Do Nothing?”
Party Of One
“So are you Swedish?”, the young guy with the Scottish accent asked me excitedly at the pub tonight. When I replied in the negative, he seemed a little disappointed, adding … Read the rest “Party Of One”
Saturday Night
This time ten years ago, I’m sure I would have been excitedly getting dressed to attend Sleaze Ball. That, after all, was what you did on the October Long Weekend. … Read the rest “Saturday Night”
Do The Bus Stop
“I don’t care about your kids”, I joked with the woman at the bus stop this afternoon, “I’ve got to meet my friend Andrew at the pub”. We both laughed. … Read the rest “Do The Bus Stop”