In June, Karin and I did an epic road-trip down to New Orleans. Passing through the 'musical south', New Orleans was the apex of our visit. It's a tremendously fun place and famous for its musical history. I wanted to find out what life in New Orleans is like in 2019 and I chatted with… Continue reading New Orleans
Sunday Slow-time
There’s a bird in the bushes. A delightful house wren making all sorts of music. One moment, she’s tweeting her bubbly Summer call and the next she’s jumping on the wind chimes that hangs between the two bird houses. When I look away, I catch her tail feather squeezing into the little orange and white… Continue reading Sunday Slow-time
Michigan
The up-side of jetlag is the symphony of birds at 5.30AM in the morning. Another up-side is the chance to be able to write. It’s been a while. Today is the second day of my second visit to Jackson, Michigan. It’s a delightful part of the world and a city where I never imagined that… Continue reading Michigan
Lasst uns froh und munter sein
As we played Jingle Bells, he thumped his hand on his heart like a footballer kicking the winning goal.
Stolen Identity
It feels wonderful to be able to think and write once more. Especially when it's borne out of a day like today.
Looping grumbles
the next time you read a miserable news story, your friend tells you about a rotten act or things look uncertain – don’t run away from it. Just ask, ‘is there an argument for optimism?’ and see where the ride takes you.
Beuthen
Sometimes I struggle to separate my time in Freiburg from Germany’s past.
Bendigo to Freiburg
Size and sequence really do play a big role in how cites pace themselves out but thankfully they're not the secret ingredients for smiles.
Face-off
I’ve been Facebook free for almost a year – and my only regret is not doing it sooner.
Gondwana Land
You’ll never forget your first visit to Gondwana Land.
