Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories & Figuring Life Out
About a month ago I updated a few posts from my archives. Here is the next lot of posts from my archives, also updated. I couldn’t stop myself. 1. Can I Convert an Image from RGB to CMYK? ~ First posted on January 16, 2010 2. Optimise your Chances of Being Seen Online ~ First... Continue Reading →
I'll admit it, I can't sit still for long. I thrive on creativity, be it thinking, designing, writing, or crafting art. Staying upbeat and being a good parent is my mantra, and I steer clear of negativity. You probably know me as a photographer, but I lost my photography spark back in 2016. Fortunately, around... Continue Reading →
What makes me smile? Remembering that in 1986 I wore a white suit (with tails), white shoes, and I think I also had a white top hat, to my senior prom. When I got there (yes, with my date for the evening!), somehow I managed to get a rainbow bow-tie with flashing lights. Oh yeah,... Continue Reading →
Being a casual enthusiastic semi-professional photographer has been good for me. I truly enjoy any moment I have a camera in my hand. My family has gotten used to it over the years. I often arrive at weekend events with at least one camera. It is getting more common to hear my oldest say "Daddy,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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…