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South Australia’s Cornish Pasty

South Australia’s Cornish pasty is an icon and part of the South Australian State heritage. I tasted my first pasty when I moved to Australia. I liked it more than pies. Hence this post. Early...

Young Australian of the Year, Isobel Marshall

Being named Young Australian of the Year 2021 is no mean feat by any measure. An accolade richly deserved when you realise what she has actually done and the people that she did it for. And by the age...

Wilmington and America’s 46th President

Wilmington Station and America’s 46th President is a stuff of folklore. A story of tragedy and hope. A post to mark the week of the US Presidential Inauguration with a tale of a far removed...

Journeys with my laptop

After years of work travel covering numerous countries, my laptop and me have  become integral. A much revered travel companion through thick and thin. Partly due to work needs and...

Discovering the Google Nest Mini

I got the Google Nest Mini as a Christmas present in 2019. Discovering the use of Google Nest Mini took a little longer. 13 months later, I spotted it in my drawer and decided to set it up. Had such a...

The Gig Economy and its continuing evolution

The Gig Economy and its continuing evolution was and is unexpected. It is also intriguing. Clearly disruptive it is proving positive on many fronts. The role of start-ups as catalyst for the gig...

Australians travelling and working overseas

What a start to the New Year! Australians overseas. I am referring to the article titled “‘A spoilt brat country’: the Australians overseas who decided not to come...

When to use Chopsticks and where

Chopsticks have become such convenient utensils for East Asian Cuisines that others have acquired some dexterity in it’s use. Style or method is not the aim. Just the eagerness get to the meal as long...