Buying a card for your friend, spouse, child and/or boss is difficult. So I have put together a small selection of cards you should buy in bulk so you are prepared for any crisis. 1. Your loved one needs cheering up after a long hard day in the office? A single rose should do it.... Continue Reading →
Finding Artists Behind Ukraine Images
In my last post I showed cartoons and manipulated photographs in response to the current atrocities happening in the Ukraine. In an attempt to locate the original of these cartoons, I resorted to TinEye.com . This revealed that most of the photographs originate from Russian websites that have been turned off, at least for now.... Continue Reading →
24 hours in Adelaide for SA4SA Bushfire Appeal Gala Dinner
Back in mid January 2020 Kelly Noble mentioned she was organising a massive gala to raise funds for Bushfire victims on Kangaroo Island. I remember mentioning early on in the project that I'd be keen to attend. In the Last week of January I checked into see how the event was going - only to... Continue Reading →
No Funny Side to War
Whilst there is nothing funny about war, some of the best cartoon-art has been created to say so much about the sh1t that's happening in Ukraine now. I unfortunately can't give credit to any of the original artists of these images. They are welcome to let me know. But Putin can go f.... well, you... Continue Reading →
We Walked his Ender Dragon to the Farmers Market for Lunch!
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 →
Being a Dad and an Entrepreneur is a Difficult Combination
OK, this is a long article. It combines a few train-rides of hand-written notes all combined together. Take today: Upon arriving home I had to chase, with hobbled knee, to catch my 4yo boy running down the street. Wow. My hydrotherapy was wasted. Sarah needed to go out (to help her 96yo grandmother). So I... Continue Reading →
Kangaroo Island Art Displayed Online
Once a month, I eagerly participate in a unique volunteer opportunity at the Kangaroo Island Gallery, located at 1 Murray Street, Kingscote, behind the Council Building and opposite Home Hardware. This isn't just about showcasing my own creations; it's a collaborative effort to promote and sell artwork from a diverse range of local talents. The... Continue Reading →
Chapter 3 – Finding a Publishing Agent
In Parts One and Two, we talked about Writing My Book and Self-Publishing plus the importance of marketing. Now, we’re diving into the more traditional route of finding an agent to represent your work. It may seem like a straightforward list of steps, but let me warn you, it’s a process that can have you... Continue Reading →
Part 1 of 3: Writing My Book and Getting it Published
Writing and publishing a book has been on my mind for ages, and while I often tinker with my poetry or scribble ideas for the two books I’m working on, I haven’t quite finished them. So I spend a lot of my time searching for simple, effective ways to finally get my poetry out there.... Continue Reading →