Shopping in Lismore
I wandered around Lismore Shopping Square late this afternoon in search of a new pair of casual sports shoes, finally settling on a black pair of Dunlop Volleys. Quite comfortable, … Read the rest “Shopping in Lismore”
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.
Visiting Canberra
It’s amazing how quickly you start to tense up, as I did last night (and this morning, and this afternoon), when I got a couple of those “I’m sick and … Read the rest “Visiting Canberra”
Building Collapse
What do you think is more interesting: standing in a park waiting for a building to collapse, or standing in a park watching people waiting for a building to collapse? … Read the rest “Building Collapse”
New York City Boy
It’s late on a Monday night and I’m watching David Letterman on Channel 10. It’s that or repeats of “Fast Foward”. Due to the writer’s strike, it’s a repeat of … Read the rest “New York City Boy”
Election Day
“Are there any local voters?”, one of the officials called out just a short while ago at the Bourke Street Primary School. “Yes”, I declared and was moved instantly from … Read the rest “Election Day”
Late Nights
“I think it’s 148”, the first bloke said. He was followed by Maria who had called in earlier with the wrong answer. This time, however, she was absolutely convinced “the … Read the rest “Late Nights”