Even though I typically make it to the Archibald Prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales most years, I inexplicably missed it in 2024. I’m not sure … Read the rest “An unexpected Archibald encounter in Lismore”
Just two years ago, my life took an unexpected turn with the amputation of my lower right limb. Today marks that anniversary, or as I’ve playfully dubbed it, my “stump-iversary.” … Read the rest “Two Years On: Reflections on My…
My own family is featured in four powerful photographs at the “Through The Heart” exhibition, which opened last night at the Lismore Regional Gallery. These aren’t just “disaster … Read the rest ““Flood Exhibition”: home at last in Lismore.”
Today, I was reminded of some of the odd sayings my dad used to have. Born in 1917, he was from a truly different era to other parents, and so … Read the rest “The answer to the question “why?””
There was a time when weekends were synonymous with bulky newspapers – hours spent poring over them at a café. I’m talking about the weighty Saturday editions of The Sydney … Read the rest “Saturday reading has become Saturday listening…”
A persistent wound on my right foot, which began as a simple cut, played a significant role in my lower limb amputation almost exactly two years ago. Like many men … Read the rest “The Silent Threat of Unhealed Wounds”
Tuesdays are my designated day for medical appointments: doctors, specialists, physiotherapy, podiatry etc. Some weeks are full of them, while others are much quieter. Today was one of the latter, … Read the rest “From rooftop physio to a seaside…
A wave of nostalgia hit me tonight for the Sydney of the early 2000s, a time when it felt as though the city was brimming with cabaret. While perhaps not … Read the rest “Fresh Voices, Original Songs: Aussie Cabaret…
On Saturday, I made my annual pilgrimage to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for the Archibald Prize. While I’ve attended the glitzy opening nights in the past, I … Read the rest “A tale of two exhibitions”