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.

Spring Is Here

It’s lunchtime on Saturday. After a few glorious days in Perth – the first few days in a couple of months that I HAVEN’T needed a jacket in the daytime, … Read the rest “Spring Is Here”

Faust

This was the second time I’ve seen a production by the West Australian Opera, the first being a production of “Cinderella” a few months back. If these two productions … Read the rest “Faust”

Pondering My Future

It’s Sunday night and I’m listening to Triple J. Honestly, I haven’t listened to Triple J in years, since I’ve mostly found their musical selections to be quite boring. But … Read the rest “Pondering My Future”

Back in Sydney

It’s lunchtime Monday. I’ve just been to one of my favourite Thai places in Surry Hills, Thai Tha Poh. Oh yes, I’m back in Sydney albeit briefly. I have to … Read the rest “Back in Sydney”

Late July Catchup

Late July Catchup

It’s Sunday afternoon and I have just realised it’s almost a month since my last proper journal update, aside from movies, books etc.

But I’ll start with one. Last Saturday … Read the rest “Late July Catchup”