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.

Convict Rock

Goat Island

Goat Island, which is located west of the Harbour Bridge near Balmain: was once the headquarters for the Sydney Water Police; was once the principal gunpowder store for NSW; and … Read the rest “Goat Island”

Sunday, Sunday

It’s Sunday afternoon, it’s warm in Sydney and I have just been watching “The Winner Takes It All”, the television special about ABBA. Although it was about the 800th time … Read the rest “Sunday, Sunday”

Still Walkin

Yvette rang this morning – woke me up – and suggested I walk down through Kings Cross via Woolloomoolloo. What a great suggestion, but unfortunately the walk turned into something … Read the rest “Still Walkin”