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Seven Bridges to Cross Again: Part Three

Posted on 20 November 2016 by blackandblueman

Prologue Part One Part Two Village One: Milsons Point Village I walked quickly through North Sydney towards Milsons Point. Fortunately, most of the way it was downhill. I ate two of the two chocolate bars I’d bought on impulse the … Continue reading →

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Jury Duty (Part 1)

Posted on 16 August 2015 by blackandblueman

Back in mid-June, I received a summons from the NSW Government to report for jury duty on Monday 3 August, for a trial with an estimated length of eight weeks. My initial reaction was dismay. This was not because I … Continue reading →

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Patting a dog

Posted on 1 December 2013 by blackandblueman

Thursday, 28 November 2013, approaching 11pm. I’d just stepped through the front door to my apartment building when I saw a young woman coming down the stairs from the first floor. I then noticed that she also had a young … Continue reading →

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Poor Man, Rich Man: Bankruptcy – Year One

Posted on 16 February 2013 by blackandblueman

As regular readers will know, Valentine’s Day is a special day for me because on 14 February 2011 I was officially declared bankrupt. Two years ago! As the recent Valentine’s Day drew near I looked back at the past two … Continue reading →

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Poor Man, Rich Man: The Website That Saved My Life (Part 5)

Posted on 11 January 2013 by blackandblueman

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Mid-morning, Wednesday, 21 December 2011. A year to the day after the events described in Part 3, I was back in that same country town. And again, while my eldest sister went … Continue reading →

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Therapy Laffs II

Posted on 25 February 2012 by blackandblueman

Thursday, 24 February 2012, approaching 4:30pm. Another session with my psychiatrist was coming to an end. I’d told him several things about the past week, and it had been good to get it out of my system. Now, though, it … Continue reading →

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