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
Mental Health
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
Crossroads
What is a crossroad? It is a defining moment when we are faced with a decision to make – and the decision will help define… Read More »Crossroads
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
Drum
There is a beautiful freedom present when you meet someone who ‘marches to their own drum beat!’ This last couple of weeks I have had… Read More »Drum
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