Started the day in Narrandera, where the researchers from the ANU were back to trap an adult parrot so they could put a tracker on him. They wanted the male of the species … and the researcher explained in a sympathetic tone that the poor dad was only trying to feed his family and was… Continue reading Bingo @ the Rock
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A Writing Life is a Solitary One
Lettes Bay - the view from the decking I know this. Like countless writers before me, I understand how lonely the road can be. Forget the wild parties with the intense debates over politics. Forget the struggling artiste stereotype. Writing is work. Hard work. Like any artist, writers labour over their creations, forging something from… Continue reading A Writing Life is a Solitary One
Popcorn, chilly scrub and the one star feast
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash Last night, I joined two friends at the top restaurant in Strahan for a farewell dinner. Shame I can’t say the food was terrific. My lentil soup came with a roll so cold, it must have been thawed straight from the freezer. The potato salad held barely cooked potatoes, the… Continue reading Popcorn, chilly scrub and the one star feast
Standing Stones, Ancient Sorrows
What I didn’t know when I rolled into Glen Innes was how familiar this small town would feel. From about ten kilometres outside its boundary, I felt an ancestral echo I can only describe as familiar — organic, internal. Strange, but something I won’t forget soon. Before arriving, I didn’t know Glen Innes is the… Continue reading Standing Stones, Ancient Sorrows
Road Life: Slipping the Moorings —After the Noise, There Is Peace
Six weeks ago, I drove from the other side of Tocumwal (the Victorian side) to Forbes. I passed through Tocumwal, bought a coffee, and fueled up. On the New South Wales side of the border, I felt that familiar sliding sensation— I’d just slipped off the ropes of connection that moored me to a civil… Continue reading Road Life: Slipping the Moorings —After the Noise, There Is Peace
Love Notes From Strahan – Beartraps and Banter
Strahan is a sleepy little harborside town with a regular population of fewer than eight hundred - once the tourists have gone. But don't be fooled by the tranquil views. Underneath, this town bubbles with personality and subtle dynamics that trip up would-be settlers or long-term visitors. My recent trip to the supermarket highlighted how… Continue reading Love Notes From Strahan – Beartraps and Banter
A Year on the Road – Saying Yes to Life
More than a year ago, I left my Melbourne home and began a journey that covered miles of road and uncharted inner territory. When I left Melbourne, I felt supported by most of my friends. My family perceived my exit from life in the suburbs as taking the opportunity to fulfil a long cherished heart… Continue reading A Year on the Road – Saying Yes to Life
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