Last weekend we had a Poet’s Weekend here in Beechworth, where poets from all over Victoria came and recited poetry in pubs, cafes and other public places. What a great concept! I don’t know much about poetry but I think this is a great idea. We even had poets recite their work at our Beechworth […]
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Unpopular Policies – A Necessary Evil
While in Timor baking with me, my mate Graham Heaven from New Zealand lost his gold signet ring. He’d been wearing it for more than 40 years. He’s not sure whether it went into the bread or the muffins, but it’s gone. (more…)
The Descendants
My wife Christine and I went to see the movie “The Descendants” with George Clooney. We really enjoyed it, and there were a few good messages in it. The biggest one for me was that you’ve got to keep working on your marriage. Being happily married is one hell of a job. Lots of work. […]
Off to East Timor
I’am off to East Timor this week. We’ll be working at a bakery at a convent. We’ll be staying in the convent too: good fun. I will be travelling with my two baker friends, Ralph Plarre of Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse (http://www.fergusonplarre.com.au) and Graham Heaven of Heaven’s Bakery (http://www.heavensbakery.co.nz). This will be our third trip to […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Each January, I give myself a bit of time to sit and think about what I want to achieve in the new year. As I’ve gotten older, it does not get any easier. Knowing what one wants is the secret. (more…)