The beauty of sucking at things
Barry’s keyboard About this time last year, I got bored of the guitar and bought a Yamaha Piaggero…
Struggles of a wannabe novelist
I entered the rabbit hole a long while ago, but the rabbitholing stepped up in earnest a couple…
Green martyrs and holistic faith
A little English church in Madrid When I lived in Madrid as a university exchange student, I attended…
Jindy Journal 2: Living and leaving the quiet life in Jindabyne
The winter has flown by and we will be moving back to Sydney in a little over a…
Jindy Journal 1: A winter in Jindabyne
Originally it was going to be the Austrian Alps: extended time in Europe for me, extended time skiing…
Growth and learning in my mid-30s
A number of things have made me conscious that I am no longer a young person. In addition…
Three transformative perspectives on hospitality
I’ve always admired people who can host a good dinner party. I’m in awe of their ability to…
Why I’m a Fairtrade fan
It’s Fairtrade Fortnight in Australia, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to demystify some of the confusion…
Reading revolution: 5 ways I’ve upgraded my reading
I like new things but when it comes to reading, I am old school and conservative. I don’t…
Collaterally damaged, collaterally blessed
Incidental damage As a kid, I’d come across the term collateral damage but it wasn’t until I studied…