Dragons, Ducks, Kookaburras and other Creatures Along Hunter River

February 24, 2024

As I walk along the Hunter River bank I often meet and greet water dragons and ducks. These pictures are already here in this blog but I thought it would be great to put them in a page of their own. An interesting coincidence, is that according to Chinese Astrology, I am a Water Dragon. So, to be greeted by so many water dragons on my daily walk may be a sign that in some mysterious way I am aligned with this animal’s spirit. Maybe?


Doors and Windows from Middle East Journey

February 24, 2024


The Word Becomes a Sliver

February 2, 2024

In the realm of writing, a mere word holds extraordinary power. Picture a daring adventure, where the word becomes a sliver teetering on the edge of a cliff. As it takes the plunge, penguins hurriedly scuttle to the beach below, creating a lively spectacle. Amidst this scene, a lighthouse casts its beams, revealing a sea monster whose eye glistens with the reflection of light. Adorned with a black eye patch, loose curls framing its face, and a glimmering earring, the sea monster raises a glass in a toast.

“Here’s to all those who have fallen and who are lost,” it declares. The gathered group responds with cheers, recognizing that this celebration is a reflection of their own journeys. Each word present has traversed a significant path, and the acknowledgment of this shared experience binds them together. It’s not about solitude but rather the realization that, like stars in a constellation, they are connected. Words in a sentence, in a paragraph, in a chapter, in a book, in a library.

Amidst the festivities, a crab scuttles beyond the tabletop, making a daring descent to the awaiting floor. However, this creature is not a Cancer; it’s a Leo on a quest for its crown.

In contemplating the act of writing, one discovers the challenge of doing so without deliberate thought. Yet, beneath the surface of these randomly chosen words, there lies an unspoken voice, ready to articulate the depths of the human experience.