Author Archives: mgbauer

Blog #5 2020: In which I do a quick catch-up.

Posted on July 31, 2020 by mgbauer

Well, as usual the days, weeks and months have somehow slipped away from me since my last blog in early May. Covid-19 lock-down restrictions have eased quite a lot here in Queensland for which we are very grateful, but elsewhere … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brisbane Bayside State College, Cleveland, Ipswich Girls Grammar, Maiala, Mt Mee, Samford, Sheldon College, Shorncliffe, Woodcroft College, Wynnum | 2 Comments

Blog #4 2020: In which I give you my lockdown lowdown.

Posted on May 6, 2020 by mgbauer

‘What have you been doing to occupy yourself during the lockdown?’ I hear you ask from an acceptable distance. Well, simple answer, ‘Not much.’ But perhaps the devil is in the detail as they say. 1. So first up you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Guomai Culture and Media, Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel, Lockdown, The Running Man | Leave a comment

Blog #3 2020: In which I hunker down at a Safe Distance.

Posted on April 12, 2020 by mgbauer

Well, my aim at the start of this year was to do AT LEAST a blog a month, so because this is just my third blog, I’m assuming/pretending that it must still be March – hey otherwise I’d be pathetically … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australian Open, Brisbane State High, Bruce Dawe, CBCA shortlist, Homecoming, Horcompany, Marist Ashgrove, Melbourne Aquarium, NGV, Rodney Loses It, Sherwood Primary School, The Gap High School, The Ishmael Trilogy, The Running Man | 2 Comments

Blog #2 2020: In which we have absolutely the right kind of visitor.

Posted on February 3, 2020 by mgbauer

It’s always lovely when writer friends are in town and drop in for a visit and it’s especially lovely when that visitor is the inaugural Australian Children’s Laureate (2012-13) BOORI MONTY PRYOR. Besides being an award-winning author (PM’s Award 2011 … Continue reading →