…the year of The Wiggles

Twenty years ago, on Triple J, a comedy trio named Tripod regularly faced the challenge of writing a song about a given theme in just one hour. They were generally pretty funny, in an undergrad-humour kind of way, but on this particular day they were asked to imagine what the world would be like in… Continue reading …the year of The Wiggles

Magnanimity

“I am your queen. I command you to clean up all that mess we made.” – 3yo, after watching too much tv

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Godparents

Godparents are something of an anachronism nowadays. I think that asking someone you trust to watch out for your kid is invaluable.  There will come a time when Steph & I are anathema to our children, and when having another set of thoughtful, loving Christians praying for them and giving them wise counsel just seems like… Continue reading Godparents

So close, Siri

How did she find out about the AFL’s super-secret expansion plans…? 🙂

O Wondrous Story

Who is He from yonder stall at whose feet the shepherds fall? Merry Christmas from the Gear family. (Colin’s rendition is well worth your $1.69)

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Nine-twelve

It was twelve years ago to the minute. I worked as a graduate on the control systems for Australia’s DVN – digital video network – for your classic Aussie, battle-hardened technical boss. He’d personally designed or built much of Australia’s media infrastructure to that point. I recall walking into scene of open mourning in our… Continue reading Nine-twelve