Refusing the Baseline
A few months ago, I had the privilege of speaking with Damien Thomlinson about his life and experiences as an amputee for an upcoming podcast I am working on called … Read the rest “Refusing the Baseline”
First Sunday Roast Club (Update)
If you grew up in Australia, and think of a “Sunday Roast” your mind probably jumps straight to the classic clichés of a predominantly English/Irish heritage: a slightly overcooked leg … Read the rest “First Sunday Roast Club (Update)”
“What Have I Got to Lose?”: Sonya Newman’s Road to Reclaiming Her Life
When former Australian soldier Sonya Newman reflects on the life-altering medical crisis that led to her amputation, she offers a perspective that is as refreshing as it is characteristically blunt. … Read the rest ““What Have I Got to Lose?”:…
Shifting Perspectives: A Conversation with Aaron McCarthy
Sitting down to interview Winter Paralympian and farmer Aaron McCarthy for my forthcoming podcast project, The Limb Shift, was an absolute privilege. Launching in the first week of October … Read the rest “Shifting Perspectives: A Conversation with Aaron McCarthy”
The Cost of Bay Leaves
Though the main street of Wagga Wagga remains just as long—if not seemingly longer—than when I lived here in the 1990s, much has changed. Back in those days, Wagga was … Read the rest “The Cost of Bay Leaves”
Watching the Plains Roll By
By the time you get to the airport, wait around for a while, catch the flight, get off the plane, and make it home, you’ve likely already burned two and … Read the rest “Watching the Plains Roll By”
The Quest for a Better Bubble
I popped into my local servo today to grab a drink, only to be met with the usual, somewhat dismal selection. The fridge was packed with soft drinks of dubious … Read the rest “The Quest for a Better Bubble”
Why One Leg Isn’t Enough
When I first started this journey as an amputee, almost three years ago, I had a very simple, perhaps naive, mental image of how it would go. I thought I … Read the rest “Why One Leg Isn’t Enough”
A letter from the laneway
There is something very special about the laneways of Surry Hills, a feeling that the bricks themselves hold onto the echoes of those who once walked them. If you have … Read the rest “A letter from the laneway”