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Stories from Central Australia and beyond

My Dolores Umbridge of Writing

April 4, 2017

As a kid I was fearful and timid. It stemmed in some part, from being overly sensitive to the negativity of others. Thankfully I grew out of that. I became braver over the years, to persist with blogging as something that I get enjoyment from, regardless of who may or may not approve. When I … More My Dolores Umbridge of Writing

Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater

February 7, 2017

Almost a week ago I returned to Cambodia for another extended stay. In a few weeks I begin my second assignment with Medecins Sans Frontieres, this time in Phnom Penh. Meanwhile a holiday with friends, tripping around the country, is underway. Two nights at Wat Opot Children’s Community was as boisterous as one might expect … More Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater