Categories

These are my areas of interest, click or hover to see a detailed description, links are in the Blog Menu

Family History & Genealogy

My main interest and/or hobby is family history. I have been actively researching my personal family history on and off for 60 years. I also volunteer to help others research their family history and have been doing this for the past 20 years

Technology

I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Physics and Computing. I have had a life-long interest in technology and especially computers and I am happily an Apple aficionado.

Books - Films - Television

My interest in the published arts of books, cinema, video, audio and music are wide and varied. Here I will share some of the ones I enjoy the most.

Other Interests

These are my other areas of interest, click or hover to see a detailed description, links are in the Blog Menu

Food & Health

I am interested in food (not cooking) and health (not fitness). I know what food I like and know what is healthy or otherwise. Also I am interested in progress in the medical & health sciences.

Sport & Fitness

My first love in sport is Australian Rules Football (AFL) and i am a dedicated Sydney Swans member and fan. I am also interested in dance and cardio-classes.

Doctor Who

I have been a dedicated fan and follower of Doctor Who since the very beginning with the first Doctor, William Hartnell and the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton. My favourite is difficult to say, I like them all.

Shopping

I enjoy shopping, browsing and "retail therapy". I have a number of brands and shops I really like

My Most Recent Blogs

These are my most recent posts to my Blog

February 3, 2023 No comments

Genealogy and DNA

DNA and genealogy are two topics that are closely linked. Together, they provide an invaluable resource for those interested in researching their family history. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material found in all living things. DNA contains the instructions for the development and functioning of all organisms. It is made up of four […]

May 28, 2022 No comments

STOP, THINK & RUN – Stop Innocently Giving Your Information to Cybercrooks on Social Media

Beware; Take Care STOP, THINK & RUN – Stop Innocently Giving Your Information to Cybercrooks on Social Media Posted on May 20, 2022 Yes – you. All of us. This article is written for and applies to everyone. We are all targets for social engineering which is the act of manipulating, influencing or deceiving people into […]

December 13, 2021 No comments

The Sounds of the Blue Mountains

The dominant sound in our beautiful city in a National Park especially in Hazelbrook today and almost every day is the roar of the chain-saw, the grinding of the chipper as yet more of our emblematic trees is reduced to chips. Bad luck for the possums, miniature bats, koalas and birds – their homes and […]

November 30, 2021 No comments

Family History Academy

December Newsletter 2021 www.familyhistoryacademy.com.au

November 25, 2021 No comments

Cybercriminals Like Online Shopping Too

November 24, 2021 No comments

Compulsory Vaccinations

Members of the wider community are discussing the need for workers and customers of various business to be double vaccinated, some discussions are more confronting than others with street protests and individuals behaving very badly. Our Society is founded on the need for some individual restrictions for the safety of all. Workers at a construction […]

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