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blog 36: In which I say “Thanks heaps Dr Novak, wherever you are.”
I’ve admitted before that I based the character of Ishmael (Don’t Call Me Ishmael!) and his dread of speaking in public on me when I was young. Ishmael says that when he stood in front of a group of people … Continue reading
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blog 35: People Who Didn’t Really Want To Be Photographed With Me But Couldn’t Find A Way To Get Out Of It. (Vol 1: Nos 1-4)
In this blog I kick off what I hope will be the start of a long running (possibly endless) series of photo posts loosely titled: People Who Really Didn’t Want To Be Photographed With Me But Couldn’t Find A Way … Continue reading
blog 34: In which I really have nothing to say, but I say it anyway.
It’s come to my attention that I’ve been very slack with my blogging of late and it’s been ages since I posted something. This was mainly due to the fact that I couldn’t think of anything the least bit interesting, … Continue reading
blog 33: In which I give the INSIDE STORY on my trip to ABU DHABI – with the aid of some never-seen-before photos!
From the 15 -19 of January this year I was very fortunate to be a writer in residence at the American Community School in Abu Dhabi. It was a wonderful experience for me thanks to the friendly, dedicated staff and … Continue reading

















