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Two firsts yesterday – my first Pilates session and (after 23 years in this city) my first ride in a Sydney bus. The Pilates, a free lunchtime session for Council staff, was a lot rougher and tougher than I imagined. … Continue reading →

I blame the oven. Margaret Fulton’s chocolate cake sounded good when it came to my turn to bake for the City of Sydney Media and Comms Unit Friday morning tea. But this was only my second cake-baking attempt in 62 … Continue reading →

A very disturbing thing happened to me this morning. Somebody spoke to me on the train. After getting on the 8.26 at Concord West I sat in the only available seat next to a smartly-dressed woman of middle age who … Continue reading →

Back at the office. My first sushi for five weeks, yum!The journey back from England to Australia illustrates the high points and low points of international travelling. I leave Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire with plenty of time for the 80-minute … Continue reading →

The old Sharpe family house at Harpole remodelled. Thursday. Phoned friends Di and Dave Ballard and dropped in to see them. They were as lively as ever. Di said she’d cleaned the house especially for us. They are well – … Continue reading →