Thoughts, Stories & Reflections by Stephen Mitchell
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories & Figuring Life Out
If you previously read a similar post on my blog, this is the updated version replacing the original article that was first published in 2006 and has since been removed. When I first started exploring digital photography, I quickly discovered there was much more to creating a good image than simply pressing the shutter button.... Continue Reading →
I've reached an age where I spend more time reading about foods that are good for me than I do reading restaurant menus. Twenty years ago, I was more interested in whether a meal came with chips. These days, I'm standing in the supermarket wondering whether garlic improves circulation and if dark chocolate counts as... Continue Reading →
I've been using WordPress for nearly 20 years. During that time I've redesigned my own blog more times than I care to admit, tinkered with themes, broken the odd thing, fixed it again, and generally learned by doing. Even after all these years, I'd still be the first to admit I haven't explored every corner... Continue Reading →
In 2016… Almost 10 years ago I said I’d been blogging online for 10 years — but it was actually longer than that. Way back in 1999, I was just jotting down thoughts and publishing them as separate pages on my Telstra personal page. Those pages don’t exist anymore. From memory, I then moved to... Continue Reading →
As I am now a 55+ year old, I am enjoying reading blogs by equally impressive people of a similar age. My current favourite site to read is https://greymatter.gallery/ . Thanks to one of my oldest friends (not her years alive; our years knowing each other!) Charlie Helen Robinson, I have recently read an article... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I catch myself mid-conversation realising I’ve veered off course, lost momentum, or just plain confused the poor bugger trying to keep up. Whether I’m rambling, mumbling, or being a bit too clever with my words, I know I’m not alone. We all have our quirks when we speak. While some habits are better off... Continue Reading →
I recently offered to help a new Vietnamese friend with her English. Simple enough, right? As soon as the words left my mouth, I realised I might’ve stepped into something bigger than I expected. This is going to be a journey filled with confusion, cultural curve-balls, and the occasional case of mutual head-scratching. While I’ve... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just reshaping industries - it’s opening doors for businesses of all sizes to thrive in the digital age. As someone very passionate about developing AI tools and prompts to help small businesses build their online presence and boost marketability, I see the next decade as an incredible opportunity. From optimising processes... Continue Reading →
Whilst not a subject I would normally research or spend my time writing about, this article relates to an issue I am regularly reminded of - so I did: A person I know owns a developed property on Kangaroo Island, gifted to him way back in 1985 - and he mentioned he’s holding onto it... Continue Reading →
After a late-night scroll through my BlueSky, I stumbled upon a CSS tip from Adam Argyle. It was one of those aha moments, where something so simple can make such a big difference. The issue? First, let me show the tip: Don't:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior: contain;Do:overflow-x: auto;overscroll-behavior-x: contain; Why?The page may feel unresponsive! Trying to vertically scroll... Continue Reading →
If you’re a Star Wars fan (or even if you’ve just popped it on once or twice), you’ll know the magic of those opening words scrolling across the movie screen: "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … " As that epic theme kicks in, those words set the stage for adventure,... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been intrigued by the world of AI, so I thought, why not have a little fun with it? So I asked AI to create an acronym out of the word ALGORITHM that would sum up what the AI industry is all about. It turned out to be a really enjoyable exercise - mixing... Continue Reading →
Thoughts, Stories & Reflections by Stephen Mitchell 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…