Tag: Sydney
The city where I live. I came here in 1995 “for a few years” to “advance my career”. I fell in love, stayed longer than expected. And then, I don’t know, suddenly it’s twenty years later. Although I still toy with the idea of moving back to the country, Sydney is increasingly “home”.
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Happy New Year
I’m back in Sydney for New Year, for the first time in a few years. For the last few years, I’ve been spending New Year’s Eve in Lismore, often attending … Read the rest “Happy New Year”
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Do The Right Thing – 2025
I rememered today the 1970s anti-littering campaign, “Do The Right Thing”.
Many years later, I still remember all of the words to the song.
Which brings to me 2025.
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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”
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Phones Down, Look Around
Until my lower-limb amputation about two years ago, the world of accessible toilets and priority seating wasn’t something I gave much thought to. My journey since then has been a … Read the rest “Phones Down, Look Around”
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Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot Hotel Sydney
Celebrating a more-than 30-year friendship, I attended John’s 70th group birthday last night, a truly special occasion.
The venue was Luke’s Kitchen in Sydney, a place I had only vaguely … Read the rest “Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot Hotel Sydney”
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Ah, the Long Weekend
Ah, the joy of a long weekend in Sydney! While I used to escape the city for getaways down the coast or to the countryside, I’ve come to appreciate the … Read the rest “Ah, the Long Weekend”
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