Wearing glasses
I used to have glasses Back when I was 13 or 14 I had to get glasses. The school did an eye test, and I was found wanting. So off to an eye specialist I went, who prescribed glasses for … Read more …
OLD (1998-2012)
I’m still here
It’s been almost 2 months since I last wrote something. I know, it needs to change. It’s been many years since I last had such a period of time without writing. The reason for this break is pretty simple. I’ve … Read more …
Save The Planet
I just thought I’d put up a transcript of a live performance by George Carlin, a fantastic comedian who unfortunately died in 2008. He had some interesting views, and it was refreshing that on this one, he agrees with me. … Read more …
Terrorism
Hi everyone! I’m still around, no need for any concern. I’ve been busy, preoccupied, or just can’t find anything to write about, so I haven’t. Occasionally I’ve thought about writing something, but then something else came up… But here I … Read more …
Google Wave
If you’re on Google Wave, maybe you’d like to join me on there and discuss anything that interests you about this blog. The link is over there on the right under Join me on Google Wave. It would be nice … Read more …
Censoring criticism of government policies
On October 1st, new laws came into effect in Australia that censor government officials from criticising government policy. Censorship push raises ire of MPS It’s the result of the Auditor-General’s criticism of a $300 million parliamentary entitlements scheme. All government … Read more …
Holiday time is almost here
In December, I’ll be going for a drive around Victoria, ending up in Adelaide, and then back home again to Canberra. This image (below) shows the route I’ll be taking over 10 days. I’ll be traveling along the coast for … Read more …
A question for you
I’ve seen talk on another blog that the author decided to end their blog and use Facebook instead. It allowed them to provide daily status updates that would complement any blog posts they might write within Facebook, include photos, videos, … Read more …
Laws about photography in public
As so often happens, I write some good stuff when I email with friends (sometimes even strangers!). Today’s example is the below information about photography laws in Australia, which I thought I’d turn into a blog post as well. There’s … Read more …
My first blog award
A few weeks ago I was notified that I had won 6th place in the Australia / New Zealand Travel Blog Awards. At first I thought I’d received yet another spam email, but after a quick look and then a … Read more …
How to buy a car
I’ve recently been emailed and asked about how to negotiate for a used car, since I’ve done a reasonable amount of car-buying in my life. I was writing an email in reply, when I decided to turn it into a … Read more …
Self-made men
One of the things that is important to me is embracing masculinity. Men used to be men, but they’re not so much that any more. I try to encourage men to become more masculine, and embrace the essence of who … Read more …
Wakana
I’ve had a regular visitor to this website for a very long time, and I’ve always wondered who it might be, and whether or not I knew them. They have always come from a page on my old blog, and … Read more …