Selectively Juggling

What are your favorite websites? WordPress, to read the daily prompt, hopefully it’s an inspired one and not some inane “what’s your favourite?” . Seriously, enough of those already, I believe many of us want prompts that allow us to metaphorically sink our literary and creative teeth into. Challenge us! Not dim our sparkle! Yes,…

Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? Like many others (or so I imagine) I would readily go back in time to visit my younger self. However, having said that I wouldn’t wish to relive those parts of my life again, but rather gently counsel and influence how I saw…

What historical event fascinates you the most? Again this type of question is too substantive to answer with a simple response. I’m fascinated by both modern and ancient history. Moreover, I’m fascinated by the vast number of historical events which could easily serve as lessons in humanity. That is historical events which could easily help…

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? It means being able to readily summon feelings and experiences of joy. It means allowing myself to live in the moment and embrace a sense of awe and wonder. At its very core it allows me to be both grounded and an untethered balloon at…

You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Firstly I’d ask for ………. Secondly I’d ask for …….. Thirdly I’d ask for …….. To be honest if there was a 4th wish I’d wish for more time to get the wishes right. Until then I’m going to daydream.

Describe a family member. As the 8th child of 10 kids (I’m the 3rd youngest) my immediate family truly served and continues to serve as a tiny microcosm of society. You name it, we’ve got it! The personality types, traits … from the good, the bad and the very very ugly. Suffice it to say…

What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Definitely swimming (I’m actually sitting in my magnesium mineral backyard pool right now as I write this) I also love gardening (which I’ve just done two hours of, including repotting tomatoes and some other plants). Yes, it’s only spring but the weather’s been good enough to swim…

How much would you pay to go to the moon? Zero, zip, zilch. In other words, nada! This question reminds me of the novel ‘Feed’ by M.T Anderson, which explores issues of consumerism (plus much more). In the novel society travels to the moon, as it’s become a rich person’s holiday destination. Yet, just like…

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? I’m seriously contemplating an alternate career involving full time writing and photography. The only problem is that it doesn’t provide the financial freedoms and safety that my current career does. Given that I am a parent and have a mortgage, I’m somewhat hemmed in.…

What major historical events do you remember? I know without a shadow of a doubt that October 14th 2023 will be a moment forever etched within Australian history and on our collective psyche. On October 14th, 2023 a referendum was held to effectively ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples were given a “Voice”…