Peers
I recently returned home to Lismore for the funeral of my Aunty Joanie. My parents’ generation has only one remaining member, an aunt in her 90s who lives in Brisbane. … Read the rest “Peers”
The significance of having a few nanna-naps each day!
Since my health challenges began a couple of years ago, I’ve discovered the power of short naps. Living with an amputation and diabetes, combined perhaps with getting older, means I … Read the rest “The significance of having a few…
“The Last Journey” (Den sista resan)
“The Last Journey” (Den sista resan) moved me to tears today. While the film deals with some sad themes, it’s also surprisingly funny and joyful in many ways. There was … Read the rest ““The Last Journey” (Den sista resan)”
One Mind, One Heart
Academic and filmmaker (and colleague and friend) Larissa Behrendt talked about the importance to her of using archival material in her work, emphasizing the power of showing, rather than just … Read the rest “One Mind, One Heart”
When the gay and lesbian choir came to Wagga Wagga
Thirty-ish years ago, I was a young ABC Radio presenter, fresh from my move to Wagga Wagga. My first big national story revolved around the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir … Read the rest “When the gay and lesbian choir…
Gundagai’s Niagara Cafe in 1942
I woke in the middle of the night recently with a vivid memory: a radio feature I produced back in 1992. I was hosting the ABC Radio Morning Show in … Read the rest “Gundagai’s Niagara Cafe in 1942”
It’s surprisingly hard to do nothing
One of my goals this year is to relearn the simple art of just sitting and enjoying the present moment. I became intimately acquainted with this ability during my four-month … Read the rest “It’s surprisingly hard to do nothing”
Why changing rooms need chairs
Many shops these days seem to be missing a simple but essential amenity in their changing rooms: chairs. While this might seem like a minor inconvenience to some, it poses … Read the rest “Why changing rooms need chairs”
Unexpectedly Theatrical
My weekend was shaping up to be pretty quiet, but it turned into a whirlwind of social activity and thought-provoking theatre. It all started with a vague plan to catch … Read the rest “Unexpectedly Theatrical”