Welcome to 2006
It’s Sunday night and I’m struggling to find something interesting to watch on television, so I thought I’d update my diary, the first time since arriving home from Lismore. Upon … Read the rest “Welcome to 2006”
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.
Twelfth Night
Last night I went to the Opening Night of “Twelfth Night”, performed in Russian (with surtitles) by an all-male cast at the Sydney Festival. Although you may have needed to … Read the rest “Twelfth Night”
Perfect Glass Of Wine
I first became aware of the work of Ben Canaider through his “Drink Drank Drunk” series of wine guides with Greg Duncan Powell. I’ve also intervewed Ben on a couple … Read the rest “Perfect Glass Of Wine”
Year in Review – 2005
525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear.
525,600 minutes – how do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.
In inches, in miles, … Read the rest “Year in Review – 2005”
Brunswick Heads Revisited
It’s Thursday afternoon. Another blisteringly hot day in Lismore. I’ve neither eaten nor drunk water for several days now. There is no moisture left in my body to produce sweat. … Read the rest “Brunswick Heads Revisited”
Biloxing Day Blues
It’s Boxing Day and I’m in Lismore, Northern NSW. I’m not sure of the current temperature, except to say that it’s not as hot as yesterday or the day before … Read the rest “Biloxing Day Blues”