Observations & Oddities

What Comes After A Pause

It’s been over a year since I have posted. It was not my intention to stop,…
I Have A Specific Cup For My Water — Here’s Why

The Stanley Quencher mug, one version of the Stanley Cup, has become a popular fixture with…
Disability and Doctor Who

I have been a Doctor Who fan since it was brought back in its modern season…
2 Apps and 1 Notepad: Inside My Writer Brain

Every writer I have ever talked to or watched has one thing in common — they…
Rearranging References

A few months ago I said I was going to use Endnote for my book references…
Some Authors Are Better Listened To, Not Read

It was 2011 when I tried to read Kurt Vonnegut for the first time. I say…
Seeing My Work Worthy

Amanda Palmer was the first person I remember to use crowdfunding to help fund the work…
Thoughts on Doctor Who: Number Two

Patrick Troughton Doctor: 1966 – 1969 First Episode: The Power of The Daleks Finale Episode: The…
The Interesting Story of John Kellogg

When looking back on history, it is important to remember that people may have good intentions…
What’s Up Doc: 10 Years On

This year marks the third year in a row that I won’t be going to the…
Thoughts on Doctor Who: Number One

William Hartnell Doctor: 1963 – 1966 First Episode: An Unearthly Child This episode is very much…
WDSTF: Harry Truman

Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He was born on 8 May,…
What My Reading Looked Like In 2021

I have always been interested in my reading habits. I started with Goodreads, though it still…
We Didn’t Start The Fire: The Song

It was in 2005 that I was first introduced to Billy Joel’s song, We Didn’t Start…
Do You Know About Robert The Doll?

Robert The Doll is an allegedly haunted doll that is housed at the East Martello Museum,…
Disabled In Higher Ed

It was a few days ago that I discovered that it was Disabled Empowerment in Higher…
Endnote 20 – Some Thoughts

A year ago, I achieved a lifelong dream — I purchased my own copy of Endnote X9. Over…
Writing True Crime

You will have to forgive the lack of blog posts – I am deep into my…
The History of the Kettle

Apart from my oats in the morning, the thing I am most looking forward to is…
The Long Lost Art Of Music Video Shows

Growing up in Australia, before YouTube – the weekends were always to sleep in. School wasn’t…
Me And True Crime: A Love Story

Although I don’t know where it began, at the age of 33 I have learned that…
Tipy Keyboard: First Thoughts

I grew up in the era of computers. Specifically, computers being in classrooms. As someone who…
You’ve Got Mail: History of Postal Delivery In Australia

Even in the age of the internet – nothing quite beats getting a parcel or letter…
When The Census Comes To Town

Ever wondered the history of the census…. yes? Well first a song The census is run…