Tag amputee

See you next Tuesday

I treated myself to lunch today at Kinsela’s, a pub at Taylor Square in Sydney, which serves an excellent $15 lunchtime Chicken Caesar Salad. I discovered this a couple of … Read the rest “See you next Tuesday”

Food, Politics and Acting

There was lots to talk about today, as I attended a monthly “meeting” of the First Sunday Roast Club. For about a year now, three other friends and I have … Read the rest “Food, Politics and Acting”

Take a closer look, before you vote

My democratic duty is done. I pre-voted today, as I am working tomorrow. (Why I’m working tomorrow is a good story which I’ll share later). The people working at the … Read the rest “Take a closer look, before you…

Getting around the hills

“Did you get the mobility scooter from Antonio?”, a woman I know at the local pub asked me yesterday. Though I didn’t recall the previous conversation, she recommended the wheelchair … Read the rest “Getting around the hills”

Another amputee milestone – my “wet leg”.

My new waterproof prosthetic leg made its debut at the pool today, and it was a fascinating experience. Watching the bubbles rise from my prosthetic limb to the surface reminded … Read the rest “Another amputee milestone – my “wet…

Pants That Fit

Since my lower leg amputation last year, finding pants that fit comfortably over my prosthetic leg has been a real challenge. I went through several different prosthetics over the last … Read the rest “Pants That Fit”