My Bruised and Battered Ankle

I'm still hurting pretty badly in my right ankle. My war wounds from my attempts at flying are still causing me much angst, pain and misery. Earlier this evening I was feeling a pinched nerve in my ankle, so thinking it was just the tube-sock-bandage I rolled it back to survey the damage. The view... Continue Reading →

August 1, 2011

8 Good Reasons to Work Alone

At some point in our lives, we endure working in a cubicle environment. It's during this time that we discover why working as a solo proprietor is the popular choice for many people who purchase and run small-businesses. Here are eight reasons I have observed from many years working between fibrecore petitions. Noise: Why do... Continue Reading →

June 23, 2009

Twelve Hours to Change Your Ways

Prelude This article was originally published on my original blogspot in 2003 and closed down in mid 2006 before moving across the WordPress. Thankfully it has now disappeared into the void, but not before I archived the entire 3 years of articles. Many will never be published again, except for a few that I particularly... Continue Reading →

March 9, 2009

Verbal Nourishment

After a recent hospital visit shook me awake, I'm convinced it's time to tweak my eating habits. Whilst I remember my teenage were filled with outdoor adventures and wholesome meals like Spaghetti Bolognese, Macaroni Cheese, and Shepherd's Pie, all lovingly prepared by my family, I am now eating less appealingly. Even my after-school snacks in... Continue Reading →

November 25, 2008

I Tried Being Funny – Comedy Routine #01

I get way too much time to think. I listen to a lot of silly conversations. Subsequently the two mediums combine, and I write down what I my mind manages to let out through my fingers: Why is that women ask us men to test if milk or cheese is off? "Here, smell this..." "Please... Continue Reading →

June 4, 2008

Five Ways to Avoid Boredom

There's many ways to stop or cure boredom. These are the online methods: 1. Online Social Networking As many of us have the internet either at home or at work, we can socialise with people around the world. From Australia to Austria, from Los Angles to Melbourne, everyone can interact easily and quickly. Today you'll... Continue Reading →

September 22, 2007

Remembering Where All My Money Went

Somehow this post by Brian Lee about the pros and cons of vending-machines reminded me of how much money I wasted during my teenage years. It's truly stupid how much money I spent on these contraptions, but amazing now that I think about it. I cannot recall how I managed to afford it all! Long... Continue Reading →

July 20, 2007

We Need a New Solution: Adelaide’s Smoking Bins Are More Hazardous than Helpful

I sent a stern email to the Adelaide City Lord Mayor Michael Harbison this evening. Being an ardent anti-smoker, and a photographer of all things that "get on my bloody nerves", I took the time to compile a message that not only asked for a solution, but also was considerate of the recipients position in my... Continue Reading →

April 12, 2007

Putting Out a Bushfire in our Street!

My four day weekend was only meant to be for the U2 Concert at the AAMI Stadium - but today took a turn for the worse. Arriving home late this afternoon, we spotted white smoke drifting up the valley. Oh no, we thought, somewhere lower down the hill a fire had been deliberately started. Thinking... Continue Reading →

November 18, 2006

Branding the Australian Brain

ACNielsen have determined some amazing facts about Aussie Males, specifically how men manage their appearance. In July this year they managed to convince a few million Australian men to confess their spending habits on clothing, accessories, hair care products, magazines and beer. Amazingly, the report shows nothing about their preference in women or anything about... Continue Reading →

November 4, 2006

1 Good Reason Why I Don’t Smoke

Smoking is one of the most self-destructive habits we've ever normalised. Every year, tobacco kills more than 8 million people worldwide. That's more lives than many wars, disasters and other drugs combined. I've never understood the appeal. When did it become logical to deliberately inhale toxic chemicals into the very organs designed to keep us... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2006