Just a jersey
It was Winter. I was out on Eddie’s Van: the hospitality van that was conducted out of the boys’ school I was working in. The… Read More »Just a jersey
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Loved and lovable
My wonderful father Frank Price died when I was 17. I was not there by his bedside when he died in the Townsville hospital. At… Read More »Loved and lovable
Fall in love
I was walking along a beach recently (one of my sacred spaces) and there it was – a beautiful flower just lying on the sand.… Read More »Fall in love
Zone – Flow
Late Sunday afternoon – almost dark. The last daylight sparkles on the waves and two surfers dance their magic on the waves. I’m not a… Read More »Zone – Flow
Lest we forget
I’m not sure why. I’m not sure why as a young boy the words, “Lest we forget” stuck in my mind and heart. Perhaps it… Read More »Lest we forget
Love lives
The voice whispers, courage – Another, no, it is too dark! The voice whispers, one-step – Weary bones ache, too far. The voice whispers, love… Read More »Love lives
Basin and Towel
I recently spent eight hours in the Emergency department of a large hospital. One of the Brothers got some sap in his eye while gardening.… Read More »Basin and Towel
Recipe for Life
Reach for a large mixing bowl – we call it life. Get your ingredients ready. Break up kindness into small pieces – each doable, real… Read More »Recipe for Life
Saying ‘no’ and finding life
I cannot run to save myself. I would still be coming out of the blocks as Usain Bolt crosses the finish line. My life long… Read More »Saying ‘no’ and finding life
Motto
From a very young age, probably around eight, I knew that the SAS motto was ‘Who Dares Wins!’ As small boys my brother Tony and… Read More »Motto