BlogHide Resteemspattergab (29)in writing • 3 years agoCranial Overload Via Illusions DisinergratingI wrote the piece below last year on the 14th of November 2020 after being in mandated lockup in Melbourne; the government calls it lockdown - lockdown by definition is a temporary measure All…pattergab (29)in writing • 3 years agoMy favourite hobby: People WatchingPeople watching is a hobby of mine that I enjoy in my busy neighbourhood. These days with not so many people on the street more people stand out. There are dramas daily on public display along with…pattergab (29)in writing • 3 years agoA walk in the parkNot everyone can easily go for a walk in the park, or to the beach, or somewhere peaceful in nature. Especially lately... Walking has always been a saving grace for me. I thrive on going for walks…pattergab (29)in writing • 3 years agoWhat makes you happy?We all want to be happy, to have a reason to smile and forget our worries for a while. Lately this has been hard to achieve with the stress of restrictions on our lives. Life has become about limits…pattergab (29)in navel-gazing • 3 years agoThe benefits of navel gazingLife used to be about fitting in, toeing the line or being normal. Now that the idea of normality has been turned on its head these idioms no longer apply. Identifiable outside reference points that…pattergab (29)in writing • 3 years agoWriting For ExpressionWriting is something that I’ve never seemed to be able to make enough time for but recently I’ve had the good fortune to have more time to myself alone. Right now is perfect to stay home and create…