My Apec Story
I felt a bit like Muriel yesterday at Coolangatta Airport. You know the scene in “Muriel’s Wedding” where Muriel has returned briefly to Porpoise Spit for a funeral, has breakup … Read the rest “My Apec Story”
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 Brisbane
Although I lived in Brisbane for a total of four years back in the 1980s, I felt like a stranger in many ways when I arrived there on Thursday afternoon. … Read the rest “Visiting Brisbane”
Countdown Spectacular
I think I’d be struggling to nominate one single favourite part from last night’s “Countdown Spectacular” in Sydney, but Martha Davis came close. As well as loving all three songs … Read the rest “Countdown Spectacular”
No Sign Of Kevin
In the last twenty-four hours, I have begun to seriously question my sexuality, and I blame the “Unisex Amateur Strip Night” at Sydney’s Newtown Hotel. In an otherwise lacklustre lineup, … Read the rest “No Sign Of Kevin”
Spong
As I walked through the streets of Glebe last night I wondered how many people would recognise my tie. Was I from the CIA or the FBI or was I … Read the rest “Spong”
Tuesday Night Again
I thought I might have the solution tonight to the usual Tuesday night dilemma of how to pass time. Sitting at home watching yet another episode of “The Simpsons”, the … Read the rest “Tuesday Night Again”