On (almost) being 31

This post should start with a story about hair-dye. Then again maybe it should start with something about death. But death talk is hardly original and, chronologically speaking, the part about the hair-dye comes last. So let’s talk first about age. ******   In two months, I will be thirty one. This time last year…

Video: Riley’s First Steps

I’m taking you back to February 21st 2007 today. My mother was staying (she’s shooting the video). That’s her bed on the lounge room floor we’re sitting on. Although Riley took his first steps the week before, this was the moment it all came together. Yes, we get rather excited. You might want to adjust…

Poetry and me

You might recall that a few weeks ago I was part of the blogging team covering the Overload Poetry Festival at Overland. Due to the overwhelming amount of good stuff they had, this piece didn’t get used in the end and so I’m posting it here instead. ****** I was recently introduced to several members…