Federal election day, 10,000 steps and the Halal Snack Pack
Life can be full of symbolism. Some of it is molded by the beliefs of others. Social media allows groups of youth roaming the streets during their semester break to embark on one journey...
Category: Food
From commentator to cultivator
I look down on the garden that has popped up at the end of our very short street and now view it with a new found sense of urgency. With a plot offered and gratefully...
Giorgio’s restaurant – celebrating Joe’s birthday.
After the morning event at IKEA with Santa, the adventure continued… That evening we all headed to Malvern for a slightly belated birthday celebration for Joe. There is nothing better than celebrating a birthday with...
Lonely in Melbourne? Not when you have friends and family.
A lot of people worry that we have moved to a friendless location in Melbourne, now boasting a population of 4 million. I can happily inform you that we have been bumping into people...
My kingdom for a Taco
The kids like going to Taco Bills – a Mexican franchise chain in Melbourne that I have been frequenting for more than thirty years. It is not related to Taco Bell, the large US...
Picking up the books
Saturday morning and all the kids have their tasks ahead of them. Bianka (cousin) is heading off with Wyman (cousin) to participate in a Scout challenge to achieve their Pioneer Badge. This involves a long...
The Stig of the Darwin Fishing Fraternity…
Fish tremble when his line hits the water. Some say he is the Peter Pan of fishing skill, playing a melodic tuna to lure fish to his vessel… Some say he hears the call...