Jettisoning July

Posted On 6 September 2026

It’s been almost two months since my last post and where has that time gone?

Many things have happened. I’ve been on holiday, got sick, recovered, done some writing, been on a photography excursion, been interviewed in the media, become a union delegate for my workplace, read some books, been to the theatre … Many many things.

I’ve decided I’m too far behind on my posts to try and catch up with the weekly posts so I’ve taken some inspiration from Kramstable’s participation in a monthly photo dump at the end of each month, which is just a single post with his highlights of the month.

Rather than “July Dump”, this is “Jettisoning July”.

Week 30 (20 July)

Highlight: Deleted my Fitbit account.

Reading: Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary.

Learned: Hobart Repertory Theatre Society was formed 100 years ago on 21 July 1926.

A screenshot indicating that my request to delete my Fitbit account has been received — Deleted my Fitbit account

Some city buildings in the morning light — Morning light

The waterfront in the morning. The buildings are reflected in the water — Morning walk

A poster for the play Waterworks by PLOT Theatre — I went to see Waterworks by PLOT Theatre

Some lenticular clouds at dusk — Alien clouds

Week 31 (27 July 2026)

Highlight: Going to Queensland, seeing family (including the bird) and meeting a friend I’ve known online for many years and never met in person until now.

Reading: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Learned: Author and writing guide Janet Burroway wrote that seen through the eye of a character, setting is never neutral. By giving voice to the setting through a character’s perspective, you are at the same time developing character. You’re giving your reader insight into the narrator through his or her attitude toward place.