Sa som i himmelen
I went “over the bridge” today. Well, strictly speaking, I took the tunnel, but you know what I mean. A group of friends and I left the Eastern Suburbs/Inner West … Read the rest “Sa som i himmelen”
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.
Public Servants Go Bowling
“So where are you from?”, I asked the middle-aged woman on the next green at the Camperdown Bowling Club. “Telstra”, she replied, “What about you?”. “From the ABC”, I said, … Read the rest “Public Servants Go Bowling”
Car Windows
We’ve had some wind and rain in Sydney tonight. Thankfully, not enough of either to cause distress, nor to make getting home difficult. Rather, we’ve had just enough of both … Read the rest “Car Windows”
Christmas Present
Christmas (or “Giftmas” as I’ve heard someone cynically and amusingly describe it as lately) came early for me this year in the form of a brand new mobile phone. You … Read the rest “Christmas Present”
My Favourite Album
There have only been a couple of occasions in my life when I’ve found my musical tastes have matched up with my peers. My earliest and strongest musical influence was … Read the rest “My Favourite Album”
The Bush Capital
As you travel between Sydney and Canberra, the impact of the drought is fairly self-evident. I mean, there are “green droughts” where all looks okay on the surface, but deep … Read the rest “The Bush Capital”