Here Is My Ocean
A seat, a puddle of sunlightNot much, just a small circle of light that bounds meAnd a viewA view of the world outsideAs I riffle …
Category: Mountain Life
Resolution
This year,I will Set aside time tostare out the windowand wonder why my headis full of nothing Open my heart to all inspirationand waitwith widespread …
Dandenong Ranges Botanical Gardens
“What are those phallic looking ones there?” My friend Kathryn asks. “They’re Echiums, the bees love them. Echium cobalt towers I’d say. I’ve got some …
The Sanctuary
Down the lane from the Macclesfield Road, the hooves thud in the sand;Below the canopy of wind-swept gums, into this sanctuary you unexpectedly land. Pony …
Wombat’s Near Death Experience
Wombat was close to losing consciousness. His forehead sweated, dribbling over his snout, down into the mattress. “Wh-wh-whyy? he thought, “surely this isn’t an ideal …
A Very Serious Conversation
Builder: …Yup. Me: Sorry, I know it’s late. Builder: …Yup. Me: It’s just, I was thinking… Builder: Is this about the conservatory? Me: No no, …
Old and Irrelevant
I’m feeling old. I am 66. That is starting to sound old to me. My dad died at 72… that seems close now. My right …
National Wattle Day
It’s National Wattle DayExcept it isn’tThat was yesterday And how we should have paid homageto those fragile clusters of golden halosevery pale gilt globe of …
Baked Potatoes
What I love about baked potatoes is that they bend to your will, or, more accurately, your fridge. Whatever random semi-expired leftover ingredients you can …
A day in the life of the Mountain
As I think any writer has experienced, people are always a little intrigued by your writing. Whether it’s being questioned about where you find the …