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.

Sydney Seasons

Opening up the main door onto the balcony this morning, I noticed the trees in my street are showing the first signs of bud-growth. Living on the second floor, I … Read the rest “Sydney Seasons”

Dianne Reeves

The audience reaction to Dianne Reeves at the Sydney Opera House was tremendous. My friend Colin noted that he’d never seen such a reaction to a performer there. “Does she … Read the rest “Dianne Reeves”

Second Hand

Second Hand

I suppose I get it from my dad, but I’ve always been a bit of a hoarder. Just like my dad, my garage is full of unopened boxes containing goodness … Read the rest “Second Hand”

Quick Catchup

Quick Catchup

The thing about life is the more you do the less time you have to write about it. I’ll write properly, and more regularly, in the next few days and … Read the rest “Quick Catchup”