Author Archives: mgbauer

blog 21: in which I sing, “If you’re daggy and you know it, clap your hands!”

Posted on August 15, 2011 by mgbauer

Not so long ago there was a lot of debate about the Australian Government considering allowing the Parallel Import of books. One of the major concerns was that cheaper American editions of Australian books would replace the original Australian editions. … Continue reading →

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blog 20: In which I explain a dozen ways to be annoying on a plane

Posted on July 29, 2011 by mgbauer

On Sunday afternoon I fly up to a school in Cairns for a week as a Writer in Residence there, so I thought it would be timely for me to share my wealth of experience concerning plane etiquette with the … Continue reading →

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blog19: In which I read the signs during my morning walk.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by mgbauer

Most mornings I go for my regular walk through Enoggera, Ashgrove and Newmarket. Come along with me as I read the signs. (Yes I know what you’re thinking – very impressive pins!) Sign 1: Just around the corner and down the road … Continue reading →

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blog 18: In which I speak out of school – part 2

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mgbauer

Recently we had an event for the launch of Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel at Marist College Ashgrove. This is the school I attended from Grade 4 to Grade 12, where I returned as a Teacher in 1995 and from … Continue reading →