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Creative Writing Workshops

May 2018 For some time I have mulled over how to contribute in more ways at the university where I have (miraculously) taught for a decade. I thought about hosting another workshop at one of the staff development days. Or updating and delivering the lecture on academic writing....

Solitude

August The people around me - not just Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, which I’m currently audibling - so often prove a disappointment. Family members, workmates, the neighbours – one whose dog cries because he’s cooped up all day, another whose dog barks too much, upending...

ETFs

I don't plan on becoming a stock market junkie. The idea is to run and tweak an ETF portfolio that delivers some useful disposable income. I think this is within reach through a mix of funds – some Australian stocks, some ethical stuff, property funds,...