Play: keeping balance, perspective and life
It was Christmas eve and I was home in Proserpine. My nephew Kieran and his lovely wife Jess had their children playing charades. It was… Read More »Play: keeping balance, perspective and life
Anxiety
Dad
One of my good friends is Principal of a large school. He affectionately calls me Br Lamington – at least I think it is affectionally.… Read More »Dad
Marathons
I’ve never climbed a mountain. I’ve sidled up many though. One of my great loves is to do a four or five day hike and… Read More »Marathons
Chicken legs
One has to have a sense of humour! Life is difficult but as George Bernard Shaw once said, “Life was not meant to be easy,… Read More »Chicken legs
R U Ok
Over recent years we have heard the question, “Are you OK?” asked more and more. This simple question has become the centrepiece of media campaigns… Read More »R U Ok
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
Zena
Brisbane has just had massive flooding. Like the proverbial Noah’s Ark flood it has appeared to rain for forty days and nights. While out walking,… Read More »Zena
One Step
A dear friend of mine – Denis Hernon – used to say to me, “Damien, can you leave that which is essential and attend to… Read More »One Step
Laughter the best medicine
I come from a crazy family. Genes are an extraordinary thing – in some ways my two older brothers and I could not be more… Read More »Laughter the best medicine
Covid Courage
Courage is a fascinating thing. There are all types of courage. I am quite odd. Put me in front of a football team or any… Read More »Covid Courage