Being a parent has taught me some amazing life lessons, one of which contradicts what I have always believed. So I am producing a informative tongue-in-cheek video that will reveal my answer to the most important question of all time. What is the question? Aha, no! That too will be revealed! To see the video... Continue Reading →
Never Moving House Again!
If you ever choose to move house, I highly recommend you do this: Don't. If you choose to ignore me, then I recommend you follow these steps THREE months prior to removalists arrival: 1. Empty ENTIRE house into front yard. 2. Emtpy every cupboard, drawer, cabinet, shoe box, and that plastic container shoved down the... Continue Reading →
Decluttering is Liberating
Whilst discussing the issue of cleaning and clearing our home to the point that I feel comfortable to transport all that remains to our new home on Kangaroo Island, I found was defining my true self. Lisa said "Enjoy the process [of decluttering] and be kind to yourself – watch the minimalists." At first I... Continue Reading →
Printing for More Than Art’s Sake
This story amuses me every time I read it: MissyMwac's family and friends were gobsmacked when she printed all her phone photos - the concept was completely foreign to them! Yes, it is satire. Heavy satire. Yet it is a reminder that very little photography of my children, my nephew's and niece's birthdays, nor my family... Continue Reading →
Stay Focused
FTR: It is spelt 'focusing'. One s, not two. IMHO, the definition of 'focussing' is either: fake swearing, OR cussing at photographs that don't turn out as you expected. / Originally posted on my Facebook on 28 December 2012
3 Important Lessons I have Learnt in life
1. Some negative opinions are from people with no self confidence. Some are from people with no imagination. If you have self confidence and can imagine, then their opinions don't matter. 2. Most negative opinions are from people who cannot imagine you succeeding. That is their problem, not yours. Stay focused on your success. 3.... Continue Reading →
The Best Line from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Seems Douglas Adams knew it was a dumb idea long before Donald Trump thought it was a good idea. This is one of the most impressive quotes from a book my generation grew up on: "It is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least... Continue Reading →
Never Give Up
The title is not misleading, it's a serious moral to this story. At about 8am this morning I flicked on the radio - right as they were doing a 10 question competition. Simply put, the caller was told to provide the correct answer to questions about Australia to win a small cash prize. Of the... Continue Reading →
Keeping Myself Extremely Busy
Casey Neistat gives this advice to anyone who is worried about the future: My advice is always the same , which is keep yourself extremely busy. As long as you are doing something, you will find your path. It's when you get lazy that everything becomes skewed or grey foggy." Book: The Corporate Blogging Book... Continue Reading →
5 Good Rules for Children
These are five steadfast rules in our house, aimed at a specific demographic: 1. No TV during the day. Ever noticed how kids and technophobes will stand transfixed?Exception: When Octonauts are used for bribery, or Mummy needs some time out. 2. All food to be consumed at the dining table. The last time I vacuumed... Continue Reading →
Expression of Interest
Sometimes the most intelligent and interesting remarks come from the mouth of someone you'd least expect. Fellow on the train this morning was ranting extracts from the bible this morning. As his pallet was short a few bricks, myself and the other temporary captives of this city bound capsule chose to bite lip and ignore.... Continue Reading →
The Beginning of a Poet, Again
Yes, I am a poet. I don't publicize this fact all that often, and I haven't published any of my work. At least not yet. I've compiled all my poems into book-format. Back in the late 1980's, I hand-typed them all. In the early 90's I spent hundreds of hours typing them into computers and... Continue Reading →
[…] 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…