Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
On Remembering and Creating Memories, Figuring Life Out Again as a Single Bloke, and Being a Weekend Dad
Since around 1996, I've accumulated a rather varied collection of hobbies and interests. Some have grown into small businesses, some have stayed hobbies, and others have quietly fallen by the wayside. Most of them come from the same source: I'm a creative type, and my brain is nearly always in high gear. I'm forever thinking... Continue Reading →
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 2016โฆ Almost 10 years ago I said Iโd been blogging online for 10 years โ 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 donโt 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 Iโve veered off course, lost momentum, or just plain confused the poor bugger trying to keep up. Whether Iโm rambling, mumbling, or being a bit too clever with my words, I know Iโm 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 mightโve 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 Iโve... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isnโt just reshaping industries - itโs 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 heโs 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 youโre a Star Wars fan (or even if youโve just popped it on once or twice), youโll know the magic of those opening words scrolling across the movie screen: "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away โฆ " As that epic theme kicks in, those words set the stage for adventure,... Continue Reading →
