Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
I voted for the Marijuana Party as a teenager. Here’s why I still would. I’ve been voting for the Marijuana Party, or whatever version of it happened to appear on the ballot, since I was old enough to vote. Back then, it felt half cheeky, half defiant. You’re young, you see a list of parties... 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 →
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 Sarah and I helped her parents moved their life from a farm at... 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 →
When you are young, save money. If you have a job where you have sufficient income to save money, do so. When the time is right, invest in property. Become a landlord. Being a landlord humbles you; it reminds you of how you once had it, or maybe your parents had it whilst you grew... Continue Reading →
Since acquiring a new home on Kangaroo Island I have been keen to establish a vegetable garden. It's a WIP as I am building the chicken run first. It will include egg- and poo-collection containers that can be easily extracted and returned. Currently I am seeking 120 bricks - clinkers, pavers, building, other - to... Continue Reading →
Our 7yo son Jai wanted to take his imaginary Ender Dragon for a walk. I saw no harm. We took him to the Kingscote Farmers Market, held at the Bay of Shoals Vineyards. Jai had a blast. Fairly sure the Ender Dragon had fun too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdiAfOp6kCU Big News: We are moving house within the next... Continue Reading →
Remember I produced a video showing the full range of my Tamron 18-400mm? Recently I found a new way to provide a photographic representation of the amazing focal-length that can be achieved. I shot each of these photos off the rear of the ferry traveling from Cape Jervis across to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island: From Cape... Continue Reading →
My latest vlog includes: A quick review of the new pathways running from the penguin walk to the top of Reeves Point in Kingscote, and A leisurely midday stroll on at least two of the three Kingscote jetties, plus Some good news about me. I say it a few times, the 2nd and 3rd times... Continue Reading →
Whether it be raining or sun, as a photographer and videographer this is a great spot to capture the view from Kingscote across the bay and jetties - the tidal pool. Today I was lucky enough to catch someone swimming. https://youtu.be/WSZTZ-KPzNw
Originally only my wife, kids and older son's best friend and his mum were going to visit Cape Borda lighthouse without me. But at the last moment my work agreed they didn't need me today. So I grabbed my Canon 70D and Tamron 18-400mm, a loose shirt and wide brimmed hat to join them. Cape... Continue Reading →
Watch to the end to see the difference between 18mm and 400mm when I photograph the yellow sign stuck on the rocks through to the next beach! https://youtu.be/57r3RX_aJeg
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] 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…