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 →
Birthday Wishes
My relations stopped buying gifts for “everyone over 18” some years ago. I'm guessing I was outvoted. So because my birthday is within weeks of Xmas, I haven't received a gift from anyone in about 15-20 years. Now I buy gifts for my boys. So my lounge room is cluttered with both franchised and educational... Continue Reading →
Radical Change Won’t Happen Overnight
This message is circulating the internet, particularly Facebook. First read it through, then answer this: Is it at all feasible? Do you really think anyone in Parliament house is going to say "Oh that makes sense, let's make radical changes overnight!" Proposals to make politicians shoulder their share of the weight now that the Age... 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 →
Gary Vaynerchuk
An entrepreneur worth following, reading, watching, and listening to all that he creates: Gary Vaynerchuk Daily, Gary puts out 20 tweets, five or six insta's, blog posts everywhere, three videos on YouTube and a few more on Facebook, and is ubiquitous on Snapchat Wow. Other than Snapchat, Gary is the standard to base one's online... Continue Reading →
Adelaide Fringe is Where?
Today saw the release of the Adelaide Fringe Guide (17 Feb - 19 March 2017) "The Fringe is a staple diet for most South Australians ... for both regular and consumers ... of comedy, cabaret, theatre, music, visual arts, circus acts and digital media" (Paraphrased from The Hon. Jack Snellings welcome message on page 2)... Continue Reading →
How to Fail Miserably at Flying
Five years ago I did an ankle. Today I am on the tail end of recovery from a knee injury. Therein lies the proof I am a mere mortal.
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
Everything Old is New Again
Here's your chance to read some of my posts, written 10 years ago, that I have now updated. Many had outdated links, some appear to be written in a rush, and those with lists or instructions have been revised and cleaned up. According to my site statistics they are popular to my readers. So I... Continue Reading →
101 Ways to Make a Few Extra Dollars
Not all are online, not all can be done in Australia, but very many of these 101 ways to make a few extra dollars each month can be achieved by any one of us. I've now got an idea to combine a few of them into one package!
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 →
Thoughts, Stories & Reflections by Stephen Mitchell 
[…] 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…