The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
This evening, on my walk home from my old house (~ the one where my separated-wife and our children still live) my thoughts drifted to the spaces that divide all of us. Walls and barricades, both physical and emotional, shape our conversations, our silences, even our memories. Somewhere between the streetlights and the cool night... Continue Reading →
I got this gem in my daily Yahoo News: One of those stories that makes you stop mid-scroll, sip your coffee, and go, “Well, that’s worth sharing.” Right now, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre (750klm North West of Adelaide) is putting on one of its rare once-in-50-year shows. After a 2,000-kilometre rain-belt soaked inland Queensland, about 1000... Continue Reading →
As a dedicated Trekkie, I’ve always been captivated by the depth and vision that Star Trek offers. The tales of loyalty, friendships, and the connections between different species are what truly resonate with me. Portrait of Captain Archer, Star Trek Enterprise As such, I’ve always found something deeply moving in the way the characters, especially... Continue Reading →
The internet has been intermittent over the last few days, which has meant no social media nor other online activities. So I returned to my off-line hobbies: Writing, drawing, reading and thinking about life. Amongst all that, I saw a few sunsets. One bright evening inspired two lines of verse, but the poem remained unfinished... Continue Reading →
Way back in 2008 I first published these five days on Kangaroo Island under separate articles. Last night I decided to put them all together and publish as one. It's really just a bunch of written journal entries, talking about that weekend my wife and I helped her parents moved their life from a farm... Continue Reading →
Wow, It's been almost a month since I last posted. What have I been up to? Mostly three main things: Juggling my day-job, family duties, and my newfound love for gardening has become my routine since 2019. I find joy in weeding and expanding our green haven. Strolling through the local nursery for new additions... Continue Reading →
Before we moved to Kangaroo Island, I spent my nine-to-five week day working in a State Government Department office for nineteen years of my younger life! During my lunch breaks, and sometimes before and after work, I walked around the Adelaide city, capturing photographs of the old and new architecture. I really wanted to preserve... Continue Reading →
In the midst of life's hustle, I recently embarked on a personal journey seeking inner balance, a quest to enhance my mental well-being and find equilibrium for my emotions. Yearning for a serene sanctuary, I found myself atop Flagstaff Hill in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island. With a yoga mat as my companion, I sought a flat-surfaced... Continue Reading →
I can't stress enough the importance of sleep for Dads like me who work outdoors. It's a struggle, let me tell you. The long hours under the sun, braving the elements – it's all part of the job. But what many don't realize is the constant battle to get a good night's sleep. There's a... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 