Weekend of Contrasts
My plans for the weekend were nonexistent until Wednesday night when I received confirmed details of the funeral of my nephew.
Braiden, aged 33 and his son, Hendrix, aged 4 … Read the rest “Weekend of Contrasts”
Rooftop Walking
Two years ago, I lost my lower right leg and had to learn how to walk again with a prosthetic.
I’ve shared some of those early challenges before—the first steps, … Read the rest “Rooftop Walking”
Sunny-ish Sunday
Everyone you ask in Sydney tells you they’re sick to death of all the rain. After a record-breaking August that saw over 368mm of rain—more than four times the monthly … Read the rest “Sunny-ish Sunday”
There are no boring stories…
Today was a beautiful day dedicated to “story-telling,” starting with a session and a reminder about the essence of a good story: it has a clear beginning, middle, and end, … Read the rest “There are no boring stories…”
A fresh start for South Lismore Public School
A few weeks ago, a family member (Karran) sent me a simple message: “demolition has begun”. I was in town at the time and went by for a look. The … Read the rest “A fresh start for South Lismore Public School”
Cabaret, Show Tunes, and “Old Friends”
I often find myself complaining (to whoever will listen) that Sydney lacks a good cabaret scene. Tonight, however, a few friends and I caught a wonderful show called “Old Friends,” … Read the rest “Cabaret, Show Tunes, and “Old Friends””