During the summer school vacation the WAIS youth high board diving squad trains at the same time as I swim in the morning. From the 50m pool where I do laps, I can see them training on the high springboards. I am struck by the similarities between training to become an elite diver and training … Read more
Perth’s temperature hit 44.4° C yesterday (111.92° F). I work from a home office and we don’t have air conditioning in our house. I have a pedestal fan I can put in my office and a spray bottle I fill with water. It was uncomfortable – no denying it. As happens with such temperature, my … Read more
Between Christmas and New Year I did a flying visit to Thailand to be at the wedding of Ginger and Laetitia who live in a village outside Mae Rim. It was a beautiful wedding with friends and family from many countries present. I also went to spend time with Ouyporn Khuankaew – a feminist, activist, … Read more