Memoir Reflections
I must admit I am a dinosaur when it comes to talking or writing about the primary school I attended between 1958-64. In those days my primary school was called George Street State located, of course, in George Street, Fitzroy. It's now … [Continue reading] about Welcome to George Street State School
If thickness counts then I'm on my way to a best seller for my memoir :) I've almost completed my second draft and so far I have 124,036 words written. I also have a few reflective pieces to add which I'll blend into the narrative. Today I'll … [Continue reading] about 124,036 words …
I've been away overseas for several weeks and have just got back into writing my memoir. I've come back with 'fresh eyes' and have now almost fine tuned the second draft. It's pretty ordinary to read at this stage but the structure is in place which … [Continue reading] about Fresh Eyes
Everybody remembers their first belly whacker. I do. It happened at the Fitzroy baths back in the 1960s, when I dived into the pool almost horizontally and my belly hit the water first. My guts felt like they had exploded, I doubled up in … [Continue reading] about Belly Whacker
The following facts have been chosen at random from 'Fitzroy - Melbourne's First Suburb.' I have a copy and highly recommend this detailed, researched book about Fitzroy. It's been very handy when I need to do research for my memoir. … [Continue reading] about 10 Fitzroy Facts