Pa Svenska
For the last few weeks, you may recall, I have been learning Swedish at the Lutheran Cafe in Goulburn Street. I have found some aspects of the course quite easy, … Read the rest “Pa Svenska”
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.
Easter Weekends
It’s lunchtime on Sunday and I’ve yet to do anything productive. That said, I guess you could mount the argument watching television, listening to music, and reading email MUST involve … Read the rest “Easter Weekends”
Billy Elliott
I didn’t really get teary at the “sad bits” in “Billy Elliott” tonight at the Capitol Theatre. I mean, the bits with his dead mother were pretty sad, and I … Read the rest “Billy Elliott”
Red Carpet
Several years ago, while attending a major media event here in Sydney, I walked the red carpet with a colleague from work and my then-partner. The cameras were flashing with … Read the rest “Red Carpet”
Saturday Catchup
It’s one of those beautiful late summer/early autumn days in Sydney. It’s the kind of day you know you just can’t waste. And I do have a bit planned for … Read the rest “Saturday Catchup”
My NSW Plates
When I moved to Brisbane at the beginning of 1984 I toyed briefly with the idea of changing my car to Queensland plates. “You know they don’t have annual inspections … Read the rest “My NSW Plates”