Hello, my name is ... FIDO ... (a dog can’t be too careful about his privacy on social media) and I’m here to tell you about my latest adventure. Recently I needed a break from my people, so I sent them away for seven weeks and asked them to get me some replacement humans to … Continue reading Tales From My Human-Sit
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Christmas Greetings 2023
December 25th, 2023 is drawing to a close here in Australia - a most unusual Christmas Day for Bill and me. Just the two of us, a prawn and salad lunch over a glass of bubbly, and a slice of panettone with coffee later in the afternoon. Dinner was intended to be a barbecue, but … Continue reading Christmas Greetings 2023
He Who Expects Nothing is Never Disappointed
"He Who Expects Nothing is Never Disappointed" was my somewhat sad and defensive mantra as a teenager and young adult. I can assure you it carried me through many challenging times, and certainly served a useful purpose. But as I matured, becoming more affluent and expecting more returns from life and the effort I put … Continue reading He Who Expects Nothing is Never Disappointed
The Reluctant Retiree 