Farewell Diane
All over the world people are expressing their admiration for Steve Jobs and sorrow at his passing. Steve made a difference in many lives (mine included) and it’s sad to see him go so soon. He should have had many years left to enjoy. So long Steve and thanks for the ride. But I’m not [...]
We love Scienceworks
Whenever I get stuck for ideas on what to do with the grandchildren, I jump on the train to Spotswood. Science works is a fantastic place, I enjoy myself there as much as the little ones do (and it’s not just the little ones, the teenager appreciates the displays as well). TeeTee and I visited [...]
Vernal Equinox
The Vernal Equinox! I loved the sound of that when I was a child. It was something to do with the Church, I thought, but it meant longer days spent playing and a day trip to Ferntree Gully to see the new life in the fern forest and to hear the bellbirds. Now that I [...]
Chicken a la Fronto
I’m writing up my ancient recipes, I had such fun with them. You get a real sense of achievement when you place a dish on the table for dinner and tell your guests that the recipe is 2,000 years old. This is Pullum Frontonianum, made with fresh chicken, oil, Liquamen, leek, fresh dill, Saturei, coriander, [...]
Arthur, Childhood Hero
I fell in love when I was nine years old. In love with the Hero I met in The Boy’s King Arthur. This very same book is available at Amazon and I have to get it! I’d love to read it again. From the Editors .. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing [...]