Response to question…

Do you have any collections? Nein. A truly dreadful pun in bad German. Of course I have collections - who doesn't gather things? I've got all but two of Hemingway's books, most of Louis de Berniere's, and Steinbeck's books... and Dylan's music. All of the Beatles' stuff [ a collection which shows my age, and … Continue reading Response to question… →

Community matters

What do you do to be involved in the community? I belong to the local tennis and table tennis clubs and help out with fund raising and clean up days. I play an instrument [not as well as I'd like] in the local community band. I attend many local events, agitate for change where I … Continue reading Community matters →

Compulsory voting is a good thing

Do you vote in political elections? In Australia compulsory voting in federal state and local government elections is mandated. I think this is in general a good thing.

Well…

What activities do you lose yourself in? Many. Thank the celestial teapot that bushranging isn't one of them.

John

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? My understanding is that John is either the first or second most common second name for my first, Stephen. So it has no special meaning other than its commonality. And maybe that's significant?