Monthly Archives: May 2014

Amazing Journey: Mike McIntyre’s ‘The Kindness Of Strangers: Penniless Across America’

Posted on 24 May 2014 by blackandblueman

In 1994, 37-year-old journalist Mike McIntyre had a good life in San Francisco – except for one major problem: If I were told I was going to die today, I’d have to say I never took a gamble. I played … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Walking Man: Hornsby to Artarmon (Part 3)

Posted on 18 May 2014 by blackandblueman

Part 1 Part 2 I continued south-east from Roseville towards Chatswood. About halfway to Chatswood, I saw something that made me laugh loud and take a chance on trying to photograph it. And the result in all its rushed and … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Walking Man: Hornsby to Artarmon (Part 2)

Posted on 11 May 2014 by blackandblueman

Part 1 The first half-hour of my walk was uneventful as I followed the Pacific Highway south-east through Waitara and Wahroonga. And then around 12:30pm in Wahroonga I had this amazing encounter. After that, I kept on walking and pushed … Continue reading →

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Black and Blue Walking Man: Hornsby to Artarmon (Part 1)

Posted on 3 May 2014 by blackandblueman

Saturday, 25 January 2014. Once again I got up at 9am; made it to the local Subway by 10am; and boarded a northbound train from Town Hall station at around 11am. Just before noon I got off the train and … Continue reading →

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