Not the weather this month, except to say that Summer has started well. Instead, I'll just say that I hope you all have a beautiful December, sharing meaningful, nurturing times with the people who matter most to you. It's not always possible for us all, I know, with families and friends spread far and wide, … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The snow child TO …

Oh my, oh my, I'm becoming one of those people who complains about the weather - but really, we've had so much rain in our neck of the woods. It's proving difficult to get our washing dry, to carry out some necessary house maintenance, and so on. The problem is, though, that I feel embarrassed … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The naked chef TO …

It might be spring but it's not a particularly appealing one here, with so much grey and rain, which is unusual for my corner of the world. But, Daylight Savings starts this weekend, which is always a plus, and the spring blossoms and bulbs are out which cheer up the grey. What also cheers up … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Notes on a scandal TO …

Spring at last - in the southern hemisphere anyhow. Winter seemed to start early this year so many of us, in my corner of the world anyhow, have been desperate to see its end. Yes, I know many of you have much more severe winters than we do, but it's all relative! And on that, … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The drover’s wife TO …

Last month, as I wrote this post, I had just got back from Melbourne, and this month I am back in Melbourne. Next Six Degrees, I should be in Sydney, all being well. Life is busy at the moment, but we are enjoying catching up with family and friends after two years of limited opportunities. … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The book of form and emptiness TO …

Why do I always start these posts with the weather or the seasons? This time I'll break with tradition and start with the fact that I've just got back from a lovely trip to Melbourne where we enjoyed some good family times, albeit interrupted in the middle by COVID isolation. How our lives have changed … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Wintering TO …

What a cold, cold start we've had to winter here in the nation's capital. We have already had a few maximums under 10°C, and winter has barely started. I hate it, but I am lucky to have a warm house, so I'll stop complaining and be grateful. And, anyhow, we have hope that our new … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Sorrow and bliss TO …

Winter is icumen in! Can I say that? For many of you, it's not that cold here in Australia, but in Australia, my city of Canberra is the coldest capital city in the country. It's the only thing I don't like about living here. But, we will survive. Meanwhile, we have things like blogs and … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM True history of the Kelly Gang TO …

It's April down under. Actually, it's April everywhere - I know that - but, down under, April is autumn, not spring. All those Easter cards with baskets of pretty flowers, not to mention eggs with their hints of fertility and birth, have always seemed out of place. Gradually, though, we are making this time our … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Our wives under the sea TO …

March. Summer is over and I'm a bit grumpy, as you couldn't call what we've just had, summer. Very few days exceeded 30°C and none exceeded 35°C. But, I can't really complain. I am not facing war or floods, and last month a new grandchild - a healthy baby girl - joined our family circle. … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The end of the affair TO …