Life is like a shopping trolley full of groceries. Packed to the brim with life’s riches, rolling the thing home requires balance. Because no-one wants their bag of oranges rolling down Anzac Parade. A few weekends ago my bananas fell out of the trolley and I had an internal combustion. If there’s one thing this new job has taught me it’s the importance of leading a … Continue reading Shopping trolleys
I’ve been going to graphic design class after work over the last few weeks. It’s always fun to learn something new especially when it involves using those long lost creative muscles. As kids, learning new things is an exciting part of everyday life. Riding your bike without training wheels for the first time; exploring the wildlife living in your backyard; discovering Motown music at your grandparent’s place; experimenting with … Continue reading Never stop
Pacific Square, Maroubra Junction En route to my bus stop. I didn’t run for the bus that day. x GrandmaAL Continue reading Morning run
Argyle St, Millers Point Captured on my commute home from work. Everybody needs a good rest sometimes. x Grandma AL Continue reading Crossroads
Spotted this gentleman getting some lunch at the local warung. He looked like a character straight out of a Chinese kung fu movie. Jl. Pluit Sakti Raya Jakarta, Indonesia x Grandma AL Continue reading Kung Fu Master at the warung
We caught buses a lot while we were in San Francisco. Magical places they were; where people of different backgrounds and generations converged and rode in harmony (most of the time). Mums and their kids; hobos seeking shelter; old Chinese ladies with trolleys going to the markets; teenage kids jamming hard on their ipods; Mexican cowboys; hipsters from the Mission. If you want to experience … Continue reading Ode to the 30 bus
Chestnut St, San Francisco Captured on our way to the San Francisco Art Institute art sale & festival. x Grandma AL Continue reading “You damn hill you”
Circular Quay x Grandma AL Continue reading Santa Clause is coming to town
Circular Quay x Grandma AL Continue reading Sandal Man
Remember those alphabet books you had as a kid?? I had a swish Disney-themed one which I loved to tatters. You remember. ‘B’ is for BAMBI, ‘C’ is for CINDERELLA. Late last year fashion photographer Tim Walker released his own Granny-themed version aptly titled ‘The Granny Alphabet’. But this book is more than just your ABC’s. As Walker explains: Old age brings back this childlike … Continue reading ‘G’ is for Grandma
The Adventures of Grandma AL 