Jason DownesNov 6, 20201 min45/52: We're Back!Melbourne is on track to be one of the world's best news stories on the Covid-front. As I write this, it's now 'Donut Day 7' - that is,...
Jason DownesSep 29, 20202 min40/52: As Melbourne rebuilds, I discovered the joy of jigsaw puzzlesIf you want a bit of happy juice, a few hundred mini hits of dopamine, then forget dodging the police 6kms from home and instead start a...
Jason DownesSep 22, 20202 min39/52: An early release?I caught this black house spider while I was cleaning the deck over the weekend in my endless list of home improvement projects. After...
Jason DownesSep 15, 20203 min38/52: This dog is helping us raise top-notch kidsIn late March, our family was lucky enough to get two puppies who are now almost fully-grown Standard Poodles. These two new additions to...
Jason DownesJun 23, 20202 min26/52: The halfway markThere's a lot to be said for sticking at something, particularly if it's not easy. As I sit here at 7:00pm on Tuesday night, I'm about to...
Jason DownesMay 26, 20202 min22/52: A new wave of hope and changeThere's a long way to go before we can look back and say "Remember Covid-19? That was weird!" However, we are on the slow path back to...
Jason DownesMay 19, 20202 min21/52: A ride to change your lifeAs a parent, you just want the best for your kids. Sometimes I worry I push them too hard. Today I had the opportunity to take my eldest...
Jason DownesApr 28, 20202 min18/52: Something's missingIt's week 4 and the routine is set: conference calls, checking on schoolwork, client calls, phone interviews, every meal at the same...
Jason DownesApr 14, 20202 min16/52: School's (not) back and I'm scared!On Wednesday 15th April 2020, Victoria officially began Term 2 with students working from home...right by their parents trying really...
Jason DownesApr 8, 20202 min15/52: Two dogs walk in to a bath...At some time during the 13th Century, St. Thomas Aquinas was quoted as saying: “It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we...
Jason DownesApr 1, 20202 min14/52: The Bright SideBefore I even begin this week's blog, I have to let you know - we got puppies!! Now that's something that just makes the worst of weeks...
Jason DownesMar 24, 20202 min13/52: The Simple ThingsI'm a quarter of the way through my blog posts in 2020 (Yay!) and it's fair to say this week has been pretty rough. In amongst the health...
Jason DownesMar 17, 20203 min12/52: St Patrick's Day Party For 2Everything is changing, but it's not all bad. As I sit here and write this blog at 9:00pm on Tuesday 17th March 2020, my wife and I have...
Jason DownesFeb 11, 20202 min7/52: Be good to yourselfOver the weekend I was lucky enough to head up to Victoria's high country and go cycling. Selfish, right?
Jason DownesFeb 4, 20202 min6/52: Compassion is a 2-way streetCompassion and care are an essential part of employee wellbeing but what role do we all play in creating compassionate workplaces?
Jason DownesJan 28, 20203 min5/52: It pays to askI've just discovered YouCamp - it's basically AirBnB for campers - and what a great experience!