Category Archives: writing

A new beginning?

I got a notification today saying that I have been accepted into the Graduate Entry Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) today. At Charles Sturt University, via Distance Education. Should be good. Yes, it looks like I’m taking the path to a … Continue reading

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This doesn’t end here

I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s kind of counter-productive to make me self write here every single day, no matter whether there is something to say or not. I know I’ve pushed it at times anyway, but I guess … Continue reading

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I need to write more

Yes, again. Been off the novel for a short while, and I won’t get mopey about it (who the hell needs that?) But I know I need to get back on the book — I felt stalled briefly but I … Continue reading

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The political debate gets nauseous

So now we might need a “levy” for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. In some ways, if people thought taxes for funding society were still worth it (as opposed to the new model of “everyone for themselves and screw the … Continue reading

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Suckers for punishment

Another Monday, another episode of Q&A where the Twitterverse had a collective freakout. I rarely watch it, for so many reasons, but you get a great idea of what is happening just by watching the Twitter feed anyway. Tonight seemed … Continue reading

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Last day off…

I’m back at school tomorrow, which I’ve virtually had two weeks off from… excepting three very quiet days there of course. At least it will be a quiet start, with two staff development days before any students return! Right now, … Continue reading

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Iron Man 3 review

Went over to Tamworth today with Sallie and the two older boys to check out Iron Man 3 (and a few other things we could fit in). It’s the first Iron Man I’ve actually seen at the movies (well, not … Continue reading

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Lest We Forget — Anzac Day 2013

Anzac Day today of course, and there’s much to be said for the value of remembrance, and the meanings we draw from the day. I think there’s much to be said for who’s losing that meaning now, and why. Is … Continue reading

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Don’t cut my taxes!

In a society and a system where everything gets bigger — where prices go up, wages go up, consumption goes up, the economy goes up, why is it that the only thing we’ve decided should always go down is taxes? … Continue reading

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The paranoia of combatting terrorism

We see the surviving suspect of the Boston bombings about to be charged in the US, and this is good and proper and how it should be. But as has also been seen, this is not enough for some people. … Continue reading

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