As the world emerges from the shock and horror of the events in Paris this past week, I’ve seen and read a lot of commentary in the media about how we must endure, and live life without an imposition of fear. Be defiant, but be kind. I think this is why this video has…
Last weekend I did something I haven’t done in years: go a movie by myself. Although, strictly speaking, it wasn’t a movie, rather a streamed broadcast of the Hamlet stage production at the Barbican in London. It makes my head whirl, such is the scope and possibility of opportunities these days – when once you…
Life / November 11th, 2015
I’ve struggled with the decision whether to post this or not. As you can see, I have. I’ve written it in the most appropriate way possible – but as you’ll discover, there’s some upsetting descriptions. Attendance at an Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli is a vigil. As a participant, you’re well aware of…
I’ve been in bed these past few days with a cold – nothing serious, just your typical snotty tissue pile, never-ending thirst, aches and pains. As you can tell, I’m a delight when I’m sick. See? One standout from the past week was Pax Australia, which I mentioned in passing last Friday. I…
In the next five minutes – literally! – we’re off to Pax Australia for the day. I have no idea what to expect (it was a present from Adam), but it’s a gorgeous day in Melbourne and I’m sure it’s going to be interesting. The above photo is from a few days ago and I…
Can you believe it’s almost November? I keep telling my body that spring is well over half over, so it can stop with the hayfever already. It’s been so bad this year I’ve been waking up during the night unable to breathe through my nose – and probably waking up the rest of the household…
This year-long Friday celebrations series is my way of documenting the good things that have passed my way during the week and being mindful of these, and more. As I write this I have a glass of bubbles by my side and I can hear the wet gurgles of the dishwasher as it churns through…
This year-long Friday celebrations series is my way of documenting the good things that have passed my way during the week and being mindful of these, and more. It has been a pretty tricky week. Daylight savings, in particular, has thrown me right out of sync. To be honest, I was shocked when I realised…
This year-long Friday celebrations series is my way of documenting the good things that have passed my way during the week and being mindful of these, and more. We spent a day in the garden yesterday, weeding, planting and mulching. Spent a couple of hours doing the same thing the day before that as well,…
