I had an idea whilst perusing my photography uploaded to Flickr throughout 2008: Upload 1 photograph from each month of 2008 from our own photo-gallery's upon Flickr. Here are my results: January Stichware: None. With a good tripod, a remote, a bit of pre-thought on where the camera would see me and nil flash -... Continue Reading →
One Day Before Christmas
A few days prior to Christmas 2008, my father-in-law's mother passed away. Reaching the grand old age of 93 is quite formidable, so I was happy to attend though not directly related. Although she had been flown to Adelaide for some check-ups, her health deteriorated considerably so her family decided to fly her back to... Continue Reading →
Comedy of Colours
I was digging through my archives looking for interesting photographs that had people in them to test the Orton Effect upon. When I found this, I changed direction. I figured I'd have more fun breaking this into three separate layers so I could put some colour back into the wall-art whilst making the wall monochrome.... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Influential Songs
Like many entrepreneurial types, I slide easily into despondency when things don’t pan out as hoped, and self-pity can creep in fast. I don’t smoke or drink much, so music has become my chosen distraction from the harder parts of the day. When I play these tracks, I feel energised and focused - typing faster,... Continue Reading →
First Time Meeting Adelaide Bloggers
I finally made it to my FIRST MeetUp. The Adelaide Bloggers took over the back room at a local restaurant, one which I've seen a few thousand times from the passenger-seat of a car and bus. But this was the first time we'd stepped inside the doors, let alone looked in the window. I walked... Continue Reading →
Earth Hour Adelaide
In 2007, 2.2 million people and 2,100 businesses around Sydney (Australia) turned off their lights for Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year. Originating in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has now... Continue Reading →
Proof that a LITTLE Smile Makes BIGGER Things Happen
I smiled at the girl behind the counter, and asked the price. She didn't know. She asked the other lovely young lady. She didn't known either. I said, don't worry, next time. She smiled back, apologised. I sat down to read the "The Australian (IT)". A few minutes later my chocolate smoothie, being carried by... Continue Reading →
Fresh Wisdom From Local Business
This used to be the motto's listed on the Fnucky website. [I can no longer find any reference to Fnucky any where on the internet. - Edited June 2023] Beneath each motto is my interpretation from an entrepreneur's point of view: Passionately hate cruise control: Cover bands don't change the world.The Entrepreneur says this motto... Continue Reading →
Break a Habit and Save a Few Dollars
I was addicted to Cola (in each branded variety) for well over twenty years. When I was a teenager, fizzy drinks were not as accessible as they are now, it was only found at parties and events, so the taste was discovered! Now I am more aware of the impact of carbonated drinks on the... Continue Reading →
5 Days on Kangaroo Island
We've finally returned from five days on Kangaroo Island! From October 1st to 6th 2007, I shot images from Kingscote to Cygnet River. Traveling by Quad-runner (four wheeled motorbike) across the 500-hectare property, I was able to stop and start as new and interesting scenes were found. More photographs re being uploaded to my online... Continue Reading →
First Visit to Adelaide Botanic Gardens
This morning, Sarah and I visited a camera store at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre to print 23 of my RedBubble photographs in 8"x12" format. We also picked up three small folders that can hold about 120 photographs in 6"x4" format. These folders will serve as 'easy-to-display' books for my online gallery in a real-world location.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
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