Selectively Juggling

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. There’s no denying that my Canon digital camera has been one of my most prized gifts. It opened my world to new insights, greater creativity, exploration, expression, travel and growth. When I immerse myself in my photography it’s like I lose myself in pure creative flow.…

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? When I hear the word ‘patriotism’ I’m left with an acrid taste in my mouth. It immediately conjures up images of those far-right extremist groups who have violently misappropriated the word and concept. I’m Australian and very proud, and thankful to have been allocated that…

The brutal truth is “yes I have unintentionally broken the law” and believe me for a pretty straight -laced goody-two-shoes law-abiding person that doesn’t sit easy. The worst example would have been when my daughter was about 4-months old. Through heavy and exhausted puffy eyes I gathered up my just 22-month old son, 4 year…

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Pragmatic Dreamer, a life within a kaleidoscope of nuanced meaning, understanding and hope. Fragmented, yet whole. In other words dancing within the dichotomy.

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? This question is too monumental to simply decide on just one law I’d choose to rescind. Additionally, we are all from such diverse cultures, countries and walks of life, and our specific national laws reflect our individual social and cultural…

Write about your dream home. My dream home would best be described as a hybrid greenhouse, with walls and walls of abundant light. The kitchen would resemble a glass (heavy hail-safe Perspex) domed atrium, with pure light streaming in. I would have an abundance of indoor plants adorning timber and industrial style bespoke kitchen benches,…

What’s your favourite lolly? It would have to be a dark chocolate vegan caramel bar or vegan gluten free liquorice. I don’t call them candies here (In Australia) we use the word lolly or lollies or confectionery.

Do you need a break? From what? I need a break from adulting. I had no idea of the all-pervasive nature of adulting, before I signed up for this gig. 😊😊😊 I’m just speaking in jest – a little humour embedded in reality. On a serious note, I would love some time to just get…

The most important invention in your lifetime is… My 17 year-old daughter has a rare genetic disorder, which results in her living with a benign brain tumour,, moderate intellectual disability, epilepsy and difficulties with her left-side. In her lifetime there have been miraculous medical breakthroughs, which have resulted in medication which effectively negates the growth…

Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end. From the outset I’ve just got to say I have many versions of what an ideal day entails. However for today, I’ll pluck my response from the top of my all-time favourite bucklist items. Therefore my ideal day would cast me as an intrepid traveller, he’ll-bent…