Temporary Fencing
No matter where you go in East, South, or North Lismore, you’ll see the same thing: temporary fencing wrapped around house after house. There are hundreds of them—whole streets marked … Read the rest “Temporary Fencing”
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As my genealogical information reveals, Lismore has been the hometown for various members of my family for about 100 years. Although I’ve been living away, effectively, since the end of high school, it’s still home. “Do you still have family there?”, people will often ask me. The answer is YES, LOTS. My plan is retire home to Lismore sometime in the next 5-10 years.
Home for Christmas
I don’t really check the stats for this blog, so I never know who’s out there reading. A few people drop comments now and then—one more than most—but beyond that, … Read the rest “Home for Christmas”
5 Things to Do in Lismore on Saturdays
An unplanned trip to Lismore, particularly when dealing with difficult family matters (family funeral planniing), can leave little time for personal planning. So if you should ever find yourself in … Read the rest “5 Things to Do in Lismore…
The strange sound of being called, “Sir”
My last haircut in Lismore was at a familiar spot, though by a new face: the forty-something son of a cousin. “Oh yeah, so your mum is Shirley?”, I said. … Read the rest “The strange sound of being called,…
A Funky Night at the Lismore Bowlo
As I walked into the Lismore Bowlo, the sounds of “Heading in the Right Direction”, a song made famous by Renee Geyer were already drifting through the air. Hearing that … Read the rest “A Funky Night at the Lismore Bowlo”
Lube Me Alone – Vanessa Larry Mitchell
I first saw Vanessa Larry Mitchell at the Northern Rivers Hotel in Lismore a few years ago, where she was hosting a comedy showcase. Some of the local comedians were … Read the rest “Lube Me Alone – Vanessa Larry…
Rebuilding the Mecca: A Lismore Institution
I met the owner of the recently reopened Mecca Cafe in Lismore and shared my family’s connection to the place. “My granny was a cook here, and my dad used … Read the rest “Rebuilding the Mecca: A Lismore Institution”
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…