Chores for Peace….
I’m on a roll with the chores today, and you know how chores can be the mundane. So in no particular order (but actually the order I did them in); … Continue reading →
The one where I pretend to be a Chef
I like food. A lot. I like a lot of food. I like to try new things when I eat out, having the belief that there wouldn’t be anything on … Continue reading →
Growing up – the one with the still leaving home
It’s been an intriguing week. Boychild has signed his tenancy agreement with his girlfriend and a new landlord for a place in Kelston. All his worldly goods in a couple … Continue reading →
Growing up – the one with the leaving home.
#1 Son is about to leave the parental home and set up a love nest with this girlfriend. It’s been a while coming. As a father I’m pleased that he’s … Continue reading →
As I get older I get different – #3
The one thing that I learned from Twitter is that you have to talk about Religion, Politics, Finance and the weather. And so Religion. I don’t think it’s a secret … Continue reading →
Feeding time at the family zoo
It’s unusual for us as a family not to all eat at the time, particularly for the evening meal. It’s a habit we’ve always endeavored to maintain. Sometimes we may … Continue reading →
The Other Bucket List
This list is be about things that I have no personal interest in participating in as things. They hold no allure, fascination or attraction to me
Christmas – what’s with that
Christmas – How mad do people go? As parents you of course like to show public largess to your children, and your closest friends. However the need to buy a … Continue reading →
Driving Entertainment
Sometimes my journey to work or home from work can take an hour or more. And filling that time can be a chore. It took me a while to cotton … Continue reading →
We are guests at the beach house.
I’m lucky enough to have in-laws who invested in a beach property many years ago. It’s a lovely place, built in the traditional way, it’s weatherboard and tin roof, built … Continue reading →




