Meet the doorman
October 29, 2017
He likes to watch me take stuff out of the fridge.
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Cake
October 29, 2017
“It must be time for cake,” I said. “We’ve been working for a whole hour.” “But you just had cake.” “Yes, but I only had a small slice. And it’s sponge which means it’s mostly just air. Besides, it’ll go stale if we don’t eat it.” “Things don’t go stale in an hour.” “You don’t … More Cake
Ping Pong
October 25, 2017
“Hey, you wanna play ping-pong?” Hmm…feign enthusiasm or just say, no thanks and be on my way? Stupid question. I mean she’s only eight. How much of a challenge can it be? “Sure. Sounds like fun.” But just in case: “I haven’t played in years. And I hurt my playing arm yesterday doing important grown up … More Ping Pong
A-door-able
October 22, 2017
This guy keeps hanging around my door.
Life decisions
October 20, 2017
I was offered two jobs. I liked them equally, so how to pick? Flip a coin? Draw from a hat? “How about you list the pros and cons?” suggested my friend. Job One Pros Cons Good pay No lolly jar Close to home Good hours Nice people Job Two Pros Cons Lolly … More Life decisions
Listen to the natter
October 15, 2017
A chipmunk radio?
Spies never grow up
October 13, 2017
When I was little, I wanted to be a spy. Scratch that – I was a spy. I can’t count the times I saved the world with an accurately timed commando roll or took down bad guys with just a pencil, a blob of glue and some cat hair. I wrote my homework in lemon juice in … More Spies never grow up
Wall art
October 8, 2017
My wall is somewhat bemused.
Nature. So…
October 6, 2017
Everyone knows not to walk between trees in Australia. Or under them. Or anywhere near them before dawn. Or after dawn if we’re being honest. It was a beautiful night, a sliver of moon nestled in the infinite stars above. I was looking up at this glorious view on my way to check the mailbox … More Nature. So…
Driving me to distraction
October 1, 2017
I think there’s some sort of Doctor Who monster thingy living in my car.
