I am a list maker. It's a byproduct of working in state government for twenty years. So my browser bookmarks are regularly scrutinized, alphabetized and regularly saved for backups. This has proved beneficial: I once misplaced a website that I eventually realised I was spelling it wrong. Today I am listing and highlighting (thus explaining... Continue Reading →
Ten Replacements for Power Transmission Towers
As most of the world knows by now, Adelaide endured its worst wind storms in 70 years. The power went out for the whole state late afternoon on Wednesday 28th September 2016. Many families were driven to talking to each other rather than their phones as the power slowly dwindled. Thankfully the power came back... Continue Reading →
After Every Flood Comes a Drought
Way back on the 26th July 2016, I received a message from my friend Sasha - asking if I was available and willing to exhibit my photography during SALA 2016! I have 10 A2-framed photos in SALA2016 ! ASIDE: 2010 was the last time I participated in SALA. There has not been a day since... Continue Reading →
Going Cold Turkey to Youtube Gamers
Definition of 'Cold Turkey' As a noun:The unpleasant symptoms caused by suddenly ceasing to take a drug to which one is addicted. "stopping the drug may result in cold turkey"As an adverb:In a sudden and abrupt manner. "I had to quit drinking cold turkey" I almost became an addict to YouTube gamers. It's nothing to... Continue Reading →
My Photography in SALA 2016!
I have the grand opportunity to exhibit my photography during SALA 2016 - and they are on display already: WHERE: At the Catalyst Foundation offices, 149 Currie Street Adelaide City – in their From Another Perspective Art Exhibition. All are available to peruse both in their reception and in their rear seminar room. WHEN: 1... Continue Reading →
I am now a Youtubing Vlogger
A Youtubing Vlogger. Does that sound right? Should it be a Vlogger who Youtubes? Anyhow, it's heaps of fun. It's early days yet, I am getting the hang of it all. I use Movavi for editing all the interesting moments in my life. Most recently I took the perfect opportunity to video my friends and... Continue Reading →
My Best 10 Browser Bookmarks for March 2016
I like to list all the 'WWW Finds' I have collected in my browser. Here are my March 2016 bookmarks.
Ten Architecture Ideas
It's been a very long evening (and now early morning) searching for ideas to utilise in our next home. More about the new house later; For now, enjoy these ten quirky houses or architectural concepts: 1. Terraced onto three levels, Atolan House is located on the eastern seaboard of Taiwan, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.. 2.... Continue Reading →
Naming Photography Collections Appropriately
A few nights ago I was pondering if I should give my photography collections fancy names. I wanted to use interesting words that described the nature of the collection yet without sounding all pretentious and prissy. It still had to sound masculine, yet attracting everyone. So I did what everyone does: I googled a few... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 