Grey Skies
If ever there was a day to take a sickie, this is it! It’s a bit chilly, it’s a bit wet, and I just know getting to and from work … Read the rest “Grey Skies”
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.
Harbour Day
It was one of those really great winter days in Sydney, where the sky is blue, the sun is warm, and there’s lots to do. Although unfortunately I didn’t make … Read the rest “Harbour Day”
Stuck Indoors
You know you’ve had a good night out when you wake up in the morning with an “entry stamp” on your wrist. I mean, you’ve gone out with some mates, … Read the rest “Stuck Indoors”
McElhone Place
You know you’re bored, or you know you’re desperate for something you read when you read junk mail from “City of Sydney”. It’s not as if it’s lacking, though, since … Read the rest “McElhone Place”
Swedish Pop
One of the many consequences of over thirty years of being an ABBA fandom is that I have also come to know and love some other Swedish arts. As many … Read the rest “Swedish Pop”
Day Of Rest
I was sitting in the park opposite the Bourke Street Bakery earlier today. It was nice just to sit in silence and watch the only place outside the former Soviet … Read the rest “Day Of Rest”