Author Archives: fayegschmidt

I have finally reconciled myself to having to write about this part of my life before moving forward.  There are so many things in my life that just won’t make sense unless this is ‘out there’.   It helps to understand some of the gaps and other issues that impact on my life. So yes, IContinue reading “Child Abuse”

In the past days since Victoria and NSW eased many of the COVID-19 restrictions, there have been many news stories of people being reunited after a long sepration.  People being able to move across regions within a State, across borders and even from international locations. Separations are hard, particularly if the circumstances have not beenContinue reading “SEPARATION”

Last Sunday we recognised the Reformation through Martin Luther and what then became the Lutheran Church throughout the world. The Psalm for this day is invariably Psalm 46, the Psalm that formed the basis for Luther’s hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is our God”. The opening verse is striking – “God is our refuge and strength,Continue reading “Psalm 46 – Some thoughts”

I lived in Manila, Philippines for over four years in the 1980’s while working on a major construction project. The team of people on the project came from all parts of the world – USA, UK, Korea, Denmark, Hong Kong, Singapore – and Australia. As a mixed expatriate group it was quite common for usContinue reading “Let’s go to dinner”

I enjoy the market. At the moment I live in Adelaide, South Australia where the Adelaide Central Market is a focus of my activity. Living very close to the market, it is easy for me to go there more than once a week. Also, being retired, I have time to enjoy the often long timeContinue reading “The market”

In the news these days there is the horrific story of Cleo, a young child in Western Australia who has gone missing from her home. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. This reminded me of a time many years ago when another girl went missing in Adelaide – Louise Bell. She was taken fromContinue reading “How can I prove you are mine?”