Robert
The Irish Computer Virus
Warning! Warning!! You have just received an Irish Virus!…
The family gathers at Umina
On Sunday the family had the rare opportunity to all be in the one place at the one time. Although Eli and young Peter were missing on the day – the rest of us connected and we shared precious moments that will be remembered for many years to come…
Six days of the smokes
the seconds turn into minutes – minutes into hours and hours into days. It has now been six days since I smoked my last cigarette. Hard work? Not really just a decision. Are there awkward moments? You bet!! Does it feel good? Incredibly so!!…
An elephant story
In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it…
Four days nicotine free
been smoke free now for four days! The hardest part about stopping? Making that decision to stop that’s all. When I went to sleep the night of my last cigarette – I had to be very clear about getting up the next morning and not smoke. In some ways the hardest and also the easiest is now behind me.…
Why one shouldn’t smoke
I’ve been smoke free now for three days and although I have stopped many times over the years this time I have decided that enough is enough. It’s amazing what one can get away with as a young(ish) person and believe me – during my time I have done more than my fair share of self abuse. Turning 50 has certainly influenced my decision to stop the absolutely useless habit that cigarette smoking is…
The day I met Abraham
At 2:10am this morning I finally met Abraham. Despite the build up and anticipation it turned out to be a bit of a non event. In fact I was fast asleep when the old man with the long white beard finally came to visit me…
The Pastor’s Ass
The local pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won. The pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again, and it won again…
What do Pepsi and Viagra have in common?
In Pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and a generic name. For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also call Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen…
One week back in Sydney
Been in Sydney for one week now and I’m having a fantastic time. Seeing family and friends after being away for two years is beyond words. Although a new chapter is slowly unfolding for me in PNG for me – as I spend time with the family here in Sydney I realise who and where my “true” clan are. One week down and three more to go!…