October 30, 2022
The Melbourne Cup and the Great Aussie Sport
I wrote the following piece in 2015 and nothing has changed. Alcohol and gambling are…
February 14, 2022
One Day One Life
In a cold, dark, and anonymous room in 1997, after a night of debauchery I…
November 27, 2019
Are you tired of ruining Christmas and New Year?
Are you tired of ruining Christmas and New Year with your drinking? Are family and…
July 21, 2019
Rob and Resilience
This man had a right to give up years ago but he sees every obstacle…
June 29, 2019
Sobriety is not sexy
Sobriety is not sexy. Rehab is not cool. This Insta fad of turning sobriety into…
January 26, 2019
Sydney Summer Blowfly
I would love to see every young person in Australia have a year off alcohol.…
October 20, 2018
Damage
What is your dark secret when the anxiety flares? Damage is appealing to the addict.…
July 8, 2018
Merv from Maitland
Merv is my alter ego Merv from Maitland is an alter ego of mine. He's…
June 30, 2018
White Wine is the New Cocaine
Alcohol doesn't care about your degree, your job or where your kids go to school…
June 11, 2018
Alcoholics can be Sooks
Alcoholism is a reason not an excuse Alcoholics and addicts can be sooks. And before…
June 2, 2018
Would you employ a recovering drug addict?
A hangover to alcohol is a drug overdose Would you employ a recovering drug addict?…
May 12, 2018
Wayside Chapel
I nod and smile back. It's all I can offer. I’m lost in a day…
March 21, 2018
Reasons to give up the piss for a year …
There is great joy in the distortion of reality. It can be a helluva ride…