The dubious joys of a Canberra winter.

The answer is not always blowing in the wind. Sometimes it's just a storm.

To honour the memory of Sue Salthouse, advocate, leader and mentor to many people.

Cuppa tea and some (IKEA) biscuits with Spike Deane. Nuff said.

“Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks.” Marilyn Wann

Driving Ms. Deane

Pausing for a break from writing (not working).

We had one of these waiting at our front door when I reached home. I'm not entirely sure it's altogether well ... poor wee thing. In fact...

Thistle The Cat sleeps soundly. I was in the mood for the bleakness of 20th Century Modernism. Go figure.

The last day in this office. I am not sad to leave and will never look back.

Wash. The. Car.

Sunday shopping in the suburban capital of the universe is not one of life's hardships.

We prepare to relocate office. We cannot even give away these ancient relics.

Which matters most -- the journey or the destination? Actually, a skilled mechanic come auto-electrician is crucial to success.

Joyeux Noël! Our local shops have a new French bakery

Dougie 'wakes up' to smell the roses.

Down time. Sunday in Spike Deane's garden. Work can wait. We'll shake some different tree tomorrow.

I was born a city boy. And I have grown into a suburban adult, it would seem.

We awoke a little late. I think we have a plausible excuse (see the preceding 55 hours). As I should have anticipated, there were no...