" It is in the shelter of each other that we live."
- old Irish saying.
These short writings started in 2000. They are 'notes to self': personal ruminations, meditations, inspirations and inquiries.
The Thoughts and Prayers of Li Ping were composed to assist in writing The Celestials. Li Ping is the central character of The Celestials; an historical fiction first published in October 2023. As part of the writing process, I composed what I imagined to be entries in her diary.
As He Died is a collection of notes and prayers composed as I sat with my father during his last months of life.
By the Sea is reflections and inquiries about my attraction to water, mostly inspired by my long-term home at Point Lonsdale
Buddhist in the Bush comes from my turning to Buddhism and talks about the ups and downs of contemplative life.
Gumbanan tells of three weeks in Bardi people country camped on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula near One Arm Point, Ardyaloon.
Timor Leste is a short series written over 25 years during trips to Timor Leste.
Young is drawn from experiences with my daughter, her friends and others
Memories of Men recalls those who inspired me.
Country records thoughts and experiences inspired by First Nations Peoples.
Heading North records moments camping up the east coast in 2025
The Garden of No Time comes from being at home in Point Lonsdale in 2025.
