How when the (English) teacher is ready the students appear…?

My mum occasionally likes to throw around the old adage ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’. It’s true, sure. But then, something will happen in your life that suddenly amplifies what you’ve heard before, gives...Read more

Walking the line

I’ve decided to incorporate a series of posts about people in my life who I admire, or who have been influential in some way - starting with my dad, Neville. I’m pretty pleased that the...Read more

We all need at least one person in our life who…

…will remind you how awesome you are (we sometimes forget)

… will help you move house (usually the unfortunate soul with the good sense / silliness to own a ute [Americans – that’s a ‘pick-up truck’)

…will...Read more

Falling in love…with the past?

“It’s okay to look back at the past. Just don’t stare” – Benjamin Dover

I had an interesting experience last night – a moment of falling in love…with my past. Weird, I know, something about that...Read more

I want this to be brilliant…but it might be just ‘ok’

Another flashback for you (and me, actually)… written on the 25 June 2013 from somewhere high over the Indian Ocean.

Writing this from however-many-thousand-feet planes fly, on my way to Bangkok. I’ll be living there for...Read more

The language barrier

Ahh, just imagine if I spoke Chinese. It would make for a smoother and faster transaction when asking to use the washing machine, questioning exactly what ‘white’ wine is on the menu, looking for cough...Read more

Things you probably won’t find…

Continuing to enjoy the quirky nuances of local life here, mainly in comparison to Australia. Lots of things the same as any local neighbourhood, you have your regulars, which is nice – my fruit lady,...Read more

Starting somewhere (anywhere)

It’s either very apt or very naff to start off this little writing adventure with a reflection on ‘getting started’. I’m distracted by airport announcements, emails I might need to check (though there’s nothing urgent)...Read more

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