Personal posts step away from abstraction and into lived experience—moments, reflections, and decisions shaped by the author behind the work. These pieces explore perspective at its most direct, where observation becomes personal and the line between writer and subject begins to blur.
The author shares their love for wildlife, particularly the Pink-and-Grey Galah, that visits their home near Mandurah. Wild birds bring joy without the complications of caged pets. The piece emphasizes the importance of creating welcoming feeders, paralleling this with themes from the author’s books about freedom and safety.
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It was a remarkable period that left an indelible mark on history, blending political developments, blockbuster entertainment, and chart-topping music. In the political arena, the world witnessed the dawn of a new era as Mikhail Gorbachev assumed power in the Soviet Union. Gorbachev’s leadership ushered in a wave of reforms, including the groundbreaking policies of
The 1990s were a transformative decade that witnessed the end of the Cold War, the rise of the internet, and the emergence of a cultural renaissance. This era was marked by significant world events that left an indelible mark on history, shaping the world we know today. One of the defining moments of the 1990s
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There were a few of them, right? Beat it, Sussudio, and Like A Virgin. They got in our brains and stayed there until we hated them! (yet loved them) Patrick was obsessed with earworms like those. In 1984, I recall that he kept mentioning one of them, but he couldn’t remember its title. He wouldn’t
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This post is for those who admire home gardens. The video here is a glimpse of the garden that Margo has created around our home. It’s been eleven years since our sand pit property was tilled for the first time. There were no fences, no flowers, no lawn back then. It was just a couple
I’ve always loved The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It’s campy, chaotic, and completely unapologetic—just the way a midnight musical should be. But here’s my little secret: I’m also a bit of a Trekkie. Which means, deep down, I can’t help thinking The Time Warp is a terrible idea. “Just a jump to the left”? Sure,
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Oh yes, it is! The only person in the street who doesn’t believe your dog is a frequent high-decibel nuisance is you! We moved to this quiet suburban area years ago. Back then, the loudest sound was the breeze rustling through gum trees or the occasional kookaburra laughing at us from a power line. Peaceful.
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In the eighties, concerns about the ozone layer dominated discussions. Despite significant actions taken, like banning harmful gases, the issue faded from public attention. Reflecting on past alarmist events like the Y2K bug and fuel crises, the author expresses skepticism towards current environmental movements, questioning the effectiveness of modern solutions.
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For over thirty-five years, one thing has baffled me every time laundry day rolls around: why do washing machines insist on turning clothes inside-out? It doesn’t matter which machine I’ve owned—top loader, front loader, fancy new one with thirty cycles or the old clunky kind with just two. They all share the same trick. I
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Margo and I have temporary custody of our neighbour’s blue budgie, Bluey. He’s less than a year old and curious, listening intently to every sound, head tilted just so. You can almost see the gears whirring inside that little head as he decides which sound deserves his mimicry. Margo, of course, is being sensible. She’s
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