A Provocateur of Curiosity, dark Humour and Satire
A Provocateur of Curiosity, dark Humour and Satire
Geizhals im Ausland: The Misadventures of a Miser Abroad A grandson’s revenge on a mean man of means. Mr Feckner labeled himself as a man of means, but what he really meant was he was a mean man. Especially when…
Winding up an Old Timer A day of police, death and reward. “A policeman is on the phone,” my wife called out. I had just settled down after another exhausting day of gardening. My poor knees were aching and still…
Writing: Creating Something Different I have been a writer for most of my life. I enjoy the conceptual side in the creative process. The process (once I have the idea) ignites my curiosity further. Sometimes these ideas lie dormant and…
The Bank Manager with a Mortician’s Touch Funsink breathes life into business Often in life, when faced with financial hardships, we are forced to take on two or three jobs. While others will explore the wilderness looking for anyone who…
Bank Manager Position Available Banking, like many challenging businesses, seeks the best people. However, the cream of the crop is hard to find, especially in the finance world. When there are more jobs available than applicants, HR managers at The…
Claws Out at Silvermax Television A Tale of TV Politics and Payback “I have a small request, Peter.” Peter tried to act normal but knew the request would be outrageous. He’d only been at the helm of the Silvermax television…
An Unforgettable List The Disaster on HMAS Mulga Beryl sent a letter to the Federal Member asking him to recognise the volunteers for their selfless work in the community. It was filed away. The stray cat watched the crowds as…
Loaded Truths They want his Foot in his Mouth The report by the Commanding Officer, Captain O’Doherty, on the HMAS Mulga’s accident appeared innocent enough, but the Admiral knew there was more to it. It seemed odd that a Training…
Brass on the High Seas The HMAS Mulga anchored close to the drifting yacht. The boarding party’s greatest fear was about to be realised. Their Captain, Malcolm O’Doherty, announced he was leading the rescue. As the inflatable, affectionately called ‘rubber-ducky’,…
Miss Gloria Fitzsimons, the Senior Organist at Saint Genesius Cathedral in Sydney, took ill and Mrs Edith Clampton was elevated to Acting Senior Organist in her absence. While this senior position brought Mrs Clampton much social recognition, especially from the…