Tag Archives: life
No parking?
There has been a car parked illegally outside the front of my house for about three weeks. It’s in a no-standing zone on the corner of two streets. At first I thought the vehicle belonged to someone who worked in … Continue reading
Coming back to Adelaide from Mount Gambier, I accidentally left my mobile phone switched on while boarding the aircraft. It didn’t seem to interfere with the plane’s navigation system or any other electrical equipment.
The judge, the soroptimist and a cactus
I appeared before a Supreme Court judge this week. More later. Meanwhile, I’m sure that Soroptimists are lovely people. In fact, Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human … Continue reading
Horoscope in retrospect
If I was able to write my own horoscope in retrospect it would be something like: Capricorn for Wednesday A series of mistakes and frustrations will sap your natural energy today. Don’t let it get you down! Money matters will … Continue reading
True barber shop conversation
Have you ever regretted asking someone a polite question because of the answer you receive? Like: “How are you?” and the lengthy response is a recital of human misery. Waiting for a haircut yesterday I heard this conversation – Barber: … Continue reading
Mowing the lawns
We’ve mowed the lawns twice this week and they need mowing again already.
