St Patricks (One Week Early)
I’m not 100% sure why, but the Irish part of my identity has always been very strong in my consciousness. Although I come from mixed English, Scottish and Irish stock, … Read the rest “St Patricks (One Week Early)”
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.
Meeting Bjorn
Thirty years ago, this week, ABBA arrived in Australia for their concert tour, recorded famously in ABBA – The Movie. I desperately wanted to go, but in 1977, $58 for … Read the rest “Meeting Bjorn”
Opera House
I’ve lived in Sydney for over 10 years now, but I never get sick of seeing or taking photographs of either the Opera House or the Sydney Harbour Bridge (even … Read the rest “Opera House”
Mardi Gras Parade
Late this afternoon I decided to take a walk up Oxford Street to watch some of the preparation for this evening’s Mardi Gras. And, since the weather was so good, … Read the rest “Mardi Gras Parade”
Physically Enduring
I went to the launch last night of an exhibition at the Museum of Sydney, part of the joint 75-year celebrations for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the ABC. The … Read the rest “Physically Enduring”
Broken Law
I broke the law tonight. Inadvertently. I caught the train from Lewisham to Central without a ticket. As I approached the exit I was more than a little worried. With … Read the rest “Broken Law”