I came across an interesting story the other day of how Dave Ramsey celebrates Christmas with his employees. For those who don’t know the name, Dave Ramsey is best known for providing information and help on personal finance. He has had his share of criticism, most because his techniques and suggestions are aimed at, and…

After explaining the history of ANZAC Day yesterday, today I wanted to share our experience of the service we attended. Traditionally, an Anzac Day service starts at dawn. I haven’t been to many that have though; when I was a child I remember going to the War Memorial in Melbourne and remembering it being very…

The 25 of April is ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand. It is our equivalent to Remembrance Day or Memorial Day. In 1915, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp landed at Gallipoli, a rugged cliff faced area in modern day Turkey. The Ottoman Empire had allied with Germany in World War 1, and…

Our neighbours are moving to Portland this weekend. We’re going to miss them. Sophia and Jackson are the dream couple to live next to. They have a delightful dog called Edie, who O adores, and regularly come round with baked goods and gifts. They help take out our rubbish if we forget, and vice versa….

The past two days I have been fortunate to have lunch with friends. Not over zoom, not over business. Honest to god, hour blocked in the calendar, food, drinks, and a good catch up. As someone who works from home, it’s nice to get out of the house, be social, have someone else do the…

The quietest place in Manhattan is, unsurprisingly, Central Park. It makes sense, the only place where there aren’t cars, but it’s not just that. I learned today that the park is actually sunken, and slightly walled, so all of the sound from the city hits the walls and deflects up, while the visitors in the…