In a few days, much of Australia will move to further ease restrictions that have stopped our worst health fears in their tracks. The changes are already palpable in Melbourne. … More As the cloud lifts (…in Australia)
Diving Duck Blues goes way back. This one stems back to 1929, and was first recorded by Sleepy John Estes. Listening to the original grainy recording, complete with a sketchy mandolin and piano, I’m transported to a very different world. … More Diving Duck Blues
It feels wonderful to be able to think and write once more. Especially when it’s borne out of a day like today. … More Stolen Identity
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. … More Looping grumbles
Sometimes I struggle to separate my time in Freiburg from Germany’s past. … More Beuthen
You’ll never forget your first visit to Gondwana Land. … More Gondwana Land
It’s carnival time in Freiburg – and it’s quite something. The kids are let off school for a week, half the population is dressed up in colourfully gawkish medieval robes, there’s face-paint everywhere, and age is absolutely no barrier to participation. … More Saturday reflections
It doesn’t really matter if your language gets changed on you, or if rhythm is flipped around – I think we’re pretty well programmed to keep a level of comfort. … More A piece of cake
It’s easy to over-do-it in January. With all the excitement of the New Year and those funny little resolutions. … More Gut Gemacht oder Viel Gluck?
