A life just as ordinary

Just like you, but different

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

October 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

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

September 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

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

July 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

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

July 7, 2012 · 3 Comments

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

May 26, 2012 · 2 Comments

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

April 25, 2012 · Leave a comment

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

January 8, 2012 · 2 Comments

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

December 10, 2011 · Leave a comment

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

August 25, 2011 · Leave a comment

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

August 22, 2011 · Leave a comment

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