The bumper-sticker ‘Keepin’ it Weird Austin, Texas‘, has a special place in my home. Not that I’ve been there, but my son has. And I love that there is a…
If Hugh Jackman says Australians are coffee snobs and had the cappuccino before America - then that’s it - we did! After all, who wouldn’t believe Hugh? He’s one of…
According to Hugh, Australians are Coffee Snobs!
The big word that has dominated media coverage in Australia for way too long is the D-Word - D-R-O-U-G-H-T! The soil in most parts of the country has been dry…
From Drought to Flood in Twenty-Four Hours
The first time I drove past a sign to Tumbulgum, I reckon I did what any non-local would do - I mispronounced it. Yep - I got it totally wrong…
Tumbulgum – Can You Even Say It?
Does everyone have a family folk-story they are fascinated by, or is it just me? And if they do, how do they shake the truth out of the branches of…
Shaking the Branches of the Family Tree
The F-K of doors and windows is a journey through some of the places I’ve visited here in Australia, and across the world. Some of the photos might need to…
The F-K of Doors and Windows
Where do I start to describe what has changed over my lifetime? The obvious would be to segment my life into two categories: childhood and adulthood. But is that too…
What Has Changed?
I can be walking down any street, in any city, and be captivated by an odd shaped window or an ornate door. Luckily my iPhone is always in my pocket,…
The A-E of Windows and Doors
The descent into Seattle Airport provided a spectacular view of the city
It pays to attend to the tiny details when planning a Seattle adventure. But little Mouse, you are not alone, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes…
Seattle Adventure – The Sequel
Travel Day 1 6 am - Wide Awake and ready to start the day and the journey. Coffee, shower, pack the bathroom items, load the car and ready to go.…