Amused with myself and life. I said a few days back that I would have a photographic-hiatus for the next 12-18 months, all while our first child grows up. Yet it appears that cannot happen, or may not start for a while. Read on to discover how busy my photo-calendar is right now: 1. Last... Continue Reading →
From Free to Business Blogging
I've often contemplated ways that my blog could make money. But in the end I went with 'rant about the online universe', 'random link' and 'hey check out my photography' style. Now that I have read this interesting article, I am thinking again about how I might make money from binary words. The Dark Side... Continue Reading →
Ten Start-Ups from around the World
Extract... It's official: Australia is the second easiest place in the world to start a business, according to the World Bank. Aside from the ease of starting and the healthy numbers of people who run businesses in Australia, there are several impressive Government run programs aimed at helping start-ups, ranging from the likes of Innovation Australia to schemes... Continue Reading →
Online Therapy: How Blogging can be Beneficial
Yesterday afternoon, an incident occurred near my work desk that made me realize the importance of post-traumatic therapy. While not excessively traumatic, it took me some time to grasp the impact of what I witnessed. I didn't recognize the signs of someone about to have an epileptic fit. I was both embarrassed and angry with myself. I... Continue Reading →
2012, Year of the Baby Photographer
Here is my first post of the 2012, and it's simply to say: I am using 2012 to refind my writing-mojo, get back on track and to get creative with my articles. I am determined to read and write a lot more about photographic subjects. Throughout 2012 my wordpress blog is going to return to... Continue Reading →
Equality Comes from Within
I absolutely love this quote from Harper Lee, the brilliant author of "To Kill a Mockingbird." She once wrote in a letter to a young fan named Jeremy, "I'm probably no better than you, but I'm certainly your equal." These simple words carry a world of wisdom. It's not always easy to say, but it's... Continue Reading →
Offering all that You can
If you knew someone who is wheel-chair bound, what could/would you offer them to do that they wouldn't be able to without leg-use? I ask because I recently made friends with a guy on the train (after righting an injustice), and I wanted to offer him an opportunity that he would not otherwise be able... Continue Reading →
Hand Rearing a Magpie
This baby magpie was found at the foot of a tree on family property in the Adelaide Hills. It's presumed it fell out of the family nest. It will be hand-reared until it can fly back to its family. Whilst some might think the natural cycle of animals would have culled this fallen magpie, the mother... Continue Reading →
Trait: Self Respect
I have been following Liz Strauss for several years, through both her blog and various social-networking sites. Whilst I rarely comment on her articles, I have printed a few and anonymously pinned to kitchen notice-boards for others to peruse whilst making their morning coffee! Let me explain how this amazing writer has helped me gain my... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 