jdettmannJan 27, 20144 minThe Lucky CountryIt’s the Monday night of the Australia Day long weekend, and I’m watching my daughter jump on our rusty mini-tramp while my son steams...
jdettmannOct 3, 20132 minThe Trials of MotherhoodHe wasn’t a bad baby to begin with, but about six months ago I began to hear tales from his mother about various crimes and misdemeanours...
jdettmannSep 20, 20133 minThings Are Good When Things Are GoodThing 1: Since one or other or another of his or my recent colds or ear infections or other random maladies that have blurred into one...
jdettmannMay 14, 20134 minMissing, In Action‘It means he’s sad,’ I told her. ‘It’s a metaphor. Why do you think he’s sad?’ ‘I think it’s because he misses his mummy and his sister...