Nice to hear that golf courses are open again here in Melbourne … A few years ago, I was sitting in a nice cafe overlooking a beautiful golf course. I was enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, reflecting on my life, and writing in my journal. I have played a fair amount of golf over … Continue reading Reflections on the Game of GOLF
My Scottish Roots
According to a DNA test I did with Ancestry a year or so back, I am 64% Scottish. I always knew I had Scottish relatives on my mother's side (see my BLOG post on 'Douglas') but I had no idea the Scottish roots were this strong. As a result, I've been doing some more research … Continue reading My Scottish Roots
The Douglas Family
Lockdown is a good time to catch up on a bit of family history … Say hello to my great-grandfather and my great-granduncle, James and John Douglas. Looking like something out of Peaky Blinders, I can still see some family resemblances Both were born in County Down, east of Belfast in Northern Ireland (an area … Continue reading The Douglas Family
The Genius of ‘Low Power Mode’
Whoever thought of 'Low Power Mode' is a genius. When this option pops up on my phone, I always hit 'Continue', never 'Cancel'. It's super helpful. Phone battery life is a precious resource. If you don’t manage it carefully, you might find yourself unable to make calls or take photos ... just when you really … Continue reading The Genius of ‘Low Power Mode’