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Category Archives: Life Strategies
2020 (Part 1)
At long last, 2020 is over. Well, symbolically at least. The new normal it has brought us continues. But it’s the start of a new year, which can mean great hope. And of course, resolutions. And as you may have … Continue reading
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The Return of Black and Blue Man (Part 1)
Just after 10:30pm, Friday, 26 January 2018. Finally, it was time. I sat down to something I hadn’t done for…yikes, almost a year now. After putting it off for so long, how would I go? There was only one way … Continue reading
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Seven Bridges to Cross Again: Part Four
Prologue Part One Part Two Part Three Bridge Five: The Gladesville Bridge I headed north-west through suburban Drummoyne. And as I neared the Gladesville Bridge, I was surprised to find that it was almost noon. Back in 2014, I had … Continue reading
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Seven Bridges to Cross Again: Part One
Prologue Planning: The Four Very Important Things As I mentioned in my previous post, there were four very important things I’d have to do differently this year to ensure that I completed the 7 Bridges Walk. The first and easiest … Continue reading
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Seven Bridges to Cross Again: Prologue
Back in 2014, I made my first attempt at the Seven Bridges Walk. As I recounted in my series ‘Seven Bridges to Cross’, it was a very interesting experience – if at times a very grueling one – and despite … Continue reading
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Lone Aussie Rider
Today I learned about Chris Anderson, the Lone Aussie Rider who on 1 May began an incredible journey to raise money and awareness for beyondblue. Having started from Frankston in Victoria, Chris is aiming to ride 20,000 kilometres by bicycle … Continue reading
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Black and Blue Walking Man: North by Northeast, and Back (Part 3)
Part 1 Part 2 The drizzle continued as I followed Military Road back into Neutral Bay, but I left my compact umbrella in my travel-vest pocket. I smiled as I passed many restaurants filled with diners. Soon, I was crossing … Continue reading
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Poor Man, Rich Man: Bankruptcy – Year Five
Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four It’s Valentine’s Day again, which is an important date in my life. As long-time readers will know, however, it’s not because of love or romance. On 14 February 2011, I was declared … Continue reading
2015: A Life Odyssey (Part 6)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Sunday, 20 September 2015. Once again, I arrived via Greyhound at Canberra’s Jolimont Centre just after noon. It was a nice pleasant day in Civic. Soon I was at the … Continue reading
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2015: A Life Odyssey (Part 5)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 August July became August, and the job-hunting continued. And there was another big task for August – building a Lego display for Canberra Brick Expo 2015, at month’s end. A few months … Continue reading
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