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.

Arts Week

It’s Saturday morning in Sydney. Just woken up (it’s 10am) and already it seems like it’s going to be a warm day. I’ll just check the forecast. According to the … Read the rest “Arts Week”

Peace Not War

It’s Sunday afternoon and I’m back in Sydney. I spent a few hours this afternoon planning my time for the next few weeks. I have decided I will definitely march … Read the rest “Peace Not War”

Yvette’s Back

It’s Thursday morning, I’ve just had breakfast and I’m sitting here wearing shorts and a singlet. It’s bloody hot.
METROPOLITAN FORECAST
BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY
NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
Issued
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Turning Jewish

On Thursday, I paid a lunchtime visit to Sydney’s “Great Synagogue”. Although I have been there once before – during the annual Sydney Open Day – I was curious to … Read the rest “Turning Jewish”

Day Of Culture

Yesterday morning I went to see a movie preview of “Biggie & Tupac”. What? Who? When I mentioned the movie to Damien he said, “Oh, the rappers?” I was taken … Read the rest “Day Of Culture”