Category Archives: Mary’s Blogs

A salute to the fire fighters around Sydney and elsewhere as they risk their lives to protect lives and property. The odds are so heavily weighted against them, yet they do this every time bush fires break out. There are … Continue reading →

Do you remember the municipal car park attendant of old? He used to wear a dust coat and strut about importantly, pointing out exactly where you may park and where you certainly may not. “Oi! You can’t park there!” He’d … Continue reading →

This was the last leg of the journey and I wasn’t very keen to get going. It was a warm night last night after a hot day, and this morning it was 26C at 1000 and 29C when I reached … Continue reading →

I couldn’t get under way. I just couldn’t. I mean, who wants to tackle the domestics after such a long absence? I’m probably the least domesticated person I know… and I also know it’s all waiting for me when I … Continue reading →

Wagga was an interesting city to find my way out of. I hadn’t understood the first principle of city navigation: you need to know exactly where you are before you can figure out an escape route. Signs to Young and … Continue reading →