Creative teenagers

I realised that we will be parents to a teenager every year between 2019 and 2032—that's thirteen consecutive years. Today's post is dedicated to our first teenager, who turns 18 today! This kid—I can still use that term, right?—has enriched our lives, and continues to do so in wonderful ways. Previous blog posts offer a …

Infinite goals

Almost four years ago, I posted my daily goals — join an interesting conversation, eat something good, spend time outdoors, and enjoy reading. I am pleased to say that these goals have endured (being simple and forgiving) and mark each day whether I am at work, enjoying the weekend, or on leave. I refer to …

University as palimpsest

I farewelled Macquarie University over two weeks ago, but it has taken until now—with the holidays over and the kids in their second week back to school—to document this life-changing transition. I have had many roles in my decades on Wallumattagal campus: undergraduate and postgraduate student; casual, contract and continuing, part-time and full-time, professional and …