Remember the time you caught me throwing your art in the bin? You really dressed me down for that one. You made it clear that throwing out people's stuff without asking was wrong. I was surprised. You don't like conflict but you were ready to … [Read More...]
Why is the world all about feeling
Today I woke up. Times are tough. A few drinks and smokes the night before had left me feeling like death in runners. Death in runners, at the start of a wonderful bright morning, a long path ahead of me and many thoughts to keep me company … [Read More...]
Me and the social media scam artist
I couldn't believe how emphatically my luck had finally turned around. I had just found this picture of Chris Judd just before he decided to leave West Coast to play for a horrible team. And! I … [Read More...]
The smiling assassin 2
That night... ___________ My heart will never rest You are my constant test Wild child Enigma The sea that rages Breaking on the inner walls of my most powerful muscle You amplify my … [Read More...]
America – it’s time to find out if you’ve learned anything
Americans have a big choice to make. One that will determine whether Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump becomes the next president of the world's only real superpower. A super power, once (before … [Read More...]
Some closing thoughts on Mel McLauglin and Chris Gayle’s ‘Bad Romance’
There's been recent hysteria in the Australian sporting media. An uncomfortable incident that uncovered an uncomfortable truth. Casual sexism in the workplace. Sports journalist Mel McLaughlin … [Read More...]
This is not utopia
It seems like good timing. My piece for Movember is ready. You may (if you haven't blocked me or deleted me) seen my social media posts recently. Well I've decided that I might step away for a … [Read More...]
Of brothers, and fighting and football and happiness.
This song saddens and inspires me at the same time. It may add something to the memories while reading. https://youtu.be/o2ZiIPEorP0 Happy Birthday Brother. Well it's September. Traditionally … [Read More...]
A few words from your daddy now that you’re 5
My dearest Nikita. You are now 5 years old. Time flies. My little phenomenon. You could dribble a soccer ball before you could properly walk and indeed, before you stopped dribbling. The way you … [Read More...]
The human interviews 5 – Kelly Mouttet Exeter
The 5th instalment of the Human Interviews is with my big sister Kelly. It's safe to say that we clashed a little in the old days. Mostly because I was always hanging out trying to talk to her … [Read More...]
Childish conversations
My two daughters fill me daily with laughter. They can brighten any day and also bring a good day to it's knees just as easily. Children are crazy and carefree. They are extremely intelligent. They … [Read More...]
Just another stock standard day at the doctor
I went for my last immunotherapy appointment yesterday and as usual my two sweet little trolls were in tow. Usually when mentioning them in reference to a doctors visit I might call them 'cheeky … [Read More...]