Child Sponsorship
I recently made the decision to sponsor another child and received a package in the mail tonight from Childfund Australia, confirming details of my new “sponsor child”, Nancy. For the … Read the rest “Child Sponsorship”
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.
Tunnel Buskers
I was reminded today of Joseph Love, the first registered “busker” in modern Australian history. He was the eldest son of my GGGGG-Grandparents, John and Martha Love, who’d come … Read the rest “Tunnel Buskers”
The Old Suitcase
I’ve always been fascinated by discarded items, items left in the street for rubbish collection or for someone else to pick up and take home. This is especially the case … Read the rest “The Old Suitcase”
Weekends Anxiety
It’s Sunday night, the end of another weekend, and I am proud to declare I think I’ve made a few inroads into my case of “weekends anxiety”. “Weekends Anxiety” is … Read the rest “Weekends Anxiety”
Norway’s Nazi Secret
The life story of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, the dark-haired singer from the pop group, ABBA is a fascinating one. It’s one of those classic rags to riches stories, with a fair … Read the rest “Norway’s Nazi Secret”
Last King of Scotland
I’m not one to “name drop”, but I will on this occasion. I smiled in recognition as former NSW Premier, Bob Carr and his wife Helena arrived at the Verona, … Read the rest “Last King of Scotland”