Author Archives: John

Lots of things have been breaking down and going wrong and I’ve been fixing them or organising for them to be fixed. The garage door opener jammed solid and the man had to fit a new one. Jan’s office phone … Continue reading →

We drive to Bondi to see Sculpture by the Sea, the annual festival that plonks huge artworks along the Bondi-to-Tamarama coastal path. We park by the beach ($26 for four hours) and wander past Bondi Icebergs club to the start … Continue reading →

My life as a Wizard has ended. After 18 months editing at the City of Sydney as a freelancer, they decided to make the job a permanent post. There was a long-winded application process, 137 applicants, an interview, a subbing … Continue reading →

A fine barbecue at Eunice’s place at the weekend with me, Jan, Viv and Chris. We braved the cool swimming pool which was a rude shock to the system at first but not too bad once you were in it. Eunice … Continue reading →