The Power of Stories
Throughout history storytelling has served a crucial purpose in conveying messages, values, knowledge and traditions. In the culture of our Frist Nations’ communities, the Dreaming has passed on their understanding of the world and its creation from generation to generation for tens of thousands of years. The Dreaming stories serve a didactic purpose, demonstrating the […]
Dutiful Dogs
It’s National Volunteer Week (NVW), an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of Australia’s ~6 million volunteers. In a country ravaged by drought, bushfires and a global pandemic, the support volunteers provide is vital. Their work makes us stronger as a collective, particularly in hard times. Just as people dedicate their lives to helping others, so […]
Gerti the Staffy
Friends of mine recently welcomed a new best friend into their lives. Gertrude (Gerti for short) is a 3-year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and typical of her breed, is affectionate, intelligent and loyal. Gerti is also a rescue dog. An early COVID-19 puppy, she is one of many dogs that were hastily adopted during a […]
Some poems about life of a dog
You, my loyal readers, have no doubt become accustomed to my ramblings. You eagerly await each edition of Woof to see what wisdom I have in store for you. But I’ve been doing it for a while now and I thought I would switch lanes a little bit by giving you a chance to see […]
A 10-year conversation amidst a dying industry
Earlier this year, amid an industry going belly up, the world of Australian journalism celebrated a rare win. With newsrooms shrinking, click-bait culture proliferating and reader trust diminishing, a bastion of reliable, informative, and independent journalism celebrated its tenth year. With the tagline, ‘academic rigour, journalistic flair’, The Conversation burst into the scene boasting a disruptive […]
Refreshing The Pesel & Carr Website
You’re walking down the street and a pleasant shop front catches your eye. It’s a small boutique terrace with big windows that reveal a neat, minimal, stylish interior. The door is wide open, and the products are brightly lit and on display. So, you walk inside. A conscientious shop attendant welcomes you in and takes […]
