Editor Des
Me!

Hello Peeps! I found this little poem about….well it’s about me. I thought it summed me up perfectly on the auspicious occasion of my 21st birthday.

This sums me up at 21.

As to the ‘either end’ bit, well I do spend quite a bit of time with my bottom in the air. My guardian Pauline Conolly says it’s a good thing to do, because the blood will rush to my brain and sort of oil it, so that it runs more smoothly. Sounds pretty sensible to me.

Editor Des  in bottom's up pose. Go me!
Head down, bottom up!

OK, I know I’m not quite the colour of toast, but pretty similar. I did have four triangles of Vegemite toast, but I ate one on purpose, just so you could see my beautiful blue wren.

Editor Des  loves his toast and vegemite.

As for being there when someone needs me most, well that’s certainly true. There was a dreadful accident here a while back, but Mr Hoppy frog came out of theatre with at least one functioning leg thanks to me.

Editor Des the surgeon
DR DESMOND AT WORK

It’s very cold where I live at Blackheath, aka ‘Bleakheath’ so I keep the fire well stoked and burning brightly. One of my many household tasks, performed in lieu of board.

People often ask how I intend earning a living when I leave home, which will probably be quite soon now that I have reached the age of majority.

Me packing ready to leave the nest.

Well, I have endless talents besides editing. Above all I am an author in my own right, which is rarely acknowledged. You will find many of my fabulous stories on this website.

Gardening, is something else I excel at, mainly vegetables. Look at this beautiful spud. A stall at the local farmer’s market is something I could aim for.

Me and my giant potato.
This photo is self-explanatory

But……here is some breaking news. I am also something of an inventor. I have just developed a new line of furniture. Let me introduce…….THE AIR CHAIR! 😍 It’s brilliant if you get stung somewhere sensitive by a bee, and yes this has happened to me! All recycled plastic so very invio…….envira……. eco-friendly. 😎.

NOT BAD EH??

Of course the date of my birthday is a bit well, questionable because I’m adopted. D.N.A testing has been suggested, but I might find out something horrible from my past, so I don’t think I’ll bother.

All these birthday cards were sent to me.
ON MY BIRTHDAY I’M THE BIG CHEESE! 😂

Had a little celebration with my girlfriend Milly and my dear friend Little Jack. One candle instead of 21 was a bit pathetic Pauline, but never mind.

A birthday tea-party for me, Editor Des.
WHAT SHALL I WISH FOR?

HERE IS A TRAVEL STORY I WROTE ABOUT KAKADU IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. IT’S VERY TOPICAL, BECAUSE THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE RUNNING OF THIS AMAZING NATIONAL PARK. I HOPE EVERYTHING GETS SORTED OUT!

FOR MORE ON THE TROUBLES AT THE NATIONAL PARK.

2 Comments
  1. Dearest Des,

    I am so pleased to hear you had a very enjoyable 21st Birthday.

    I am rather concerned though that you have thoughts of leaving home. I really do think you should stay at “The Gums”
    Perhaps Rob & Pauline may let you live on your own in the Studio now that you are of age.
    They would miss you terribly if you left home. As the line in the little poem about you reads You are always there when they need you.
    Who would have been able to fix Happy Frogs broken leg?
    I think having your own stall at the local farmers market is a good idea. Everyone admired your giant spud so they would rush and buy your vegetables.

    Keep up all your good work Des
    Love
    Godmother Vonnie
    xx

    • Pauline

      Thanks my lovely Godmother. I wouldn’t really leave, unless I went to live with you.
      You have always been very encouraging, and I am most grateful because sometimes Pauline treats me with what I believe is call DISTAIN!
      I have to correct her grammar sometimes and she doesn’t like it!! 😜😎
      Your loving
      Desmond

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