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On the Road again!
Since coming home from my visit to Scotland just over a year ago now, it's been an up & downs kind of year... Skin cancers became a problem and as well as a number of surgical procedures includi ........
Back on the Road
After an eventful ending to last year when I had to undergo radiation therapy for a skin cancer on my right cheek; I have completed the treatment and will have a final evaluation with my special ........
News from Scotland
After my successful visit to Scotland, where I took time out from my holiday to promote my memoir, 'The Last of the Lucky Childhoods, I have had a number of people contact me through Facebook and by e ........
Words from Scotland
Had an email from a past student of my High School, Victoria Drive, she had purchased my memoir for her dad, who was of similar age to me.He said, my comments at the end of the second chapter about a ........
My Emotional Farewell to the Community in Glasgow
I am delighted and emotional to share that I attended a farewell event organised in Knightswood, Glasgow. I am leaving Scotland, the place where I spent my childhood. It was a beautiful and mem ........
News from Glasgow
Just arrived back in Australia after a visit to Scotland, where, as well as doing some of the touristy things, I did some promoting of my book.I was interviewed by the Glasgow Times and the Clydebank ........
Back to (Primary) School after over 70 years!
At the end of this month I head back to Glasgow for most likely the last time...While it will be mainly a holiday, I am also taking time out to promote my memoir, 'The Last of the Lucky Childhoods' - ........
DID TALK LAST WEEK AT A RETIREMENT RESORT, WHICH HAD JUST HAD A COVID SCARE.
This required me to take an Covid test when entering the building and then wearing a mask...even when I was giving my talk!Now, I still have residue of my Scots accent, which some 'Aussies' find hard ........
Work in Progress
Last week I spoke at two community groups about my memoir and gave away a complimentary copy at each venue.My talk was well received and with a number of people from each group taking information p ........
My Book is getting reviews
I am pleased to share that my exciting autobiography and memoir book got reviewed. The storyline and character development were praised as unique by the reviewers. 1. “This was a very en ........