Writing Slowly

My name’s Richard. I live in Sydney, on the traditional land of Bidjigal people of the Eora nation. Here I write about writing and reading (and what I do when I'm not writing or reading). I'm writing slowly but may at some point speed up. Connect with me on micro.blog or at Mastodon @aus.social@writingslowly. On Reddit, I'm @atomicnotes.

Aug 11, 2026 ∞

A rocky cliffside at North Head, Sydney, overlooks the ocean with waves gently crashing against the shore and some greenery in the foreground. — The North Head of Sydney Harbour is always spectacular.

A coastal landscape at North Head, Sydney, features clear blue water with boats and a distant city skyline under a partly cloudy sky. — It’s amazing how close to the city this is, yet it feels quite distinct.

A dense cluster of white and red Australian native flowers surrounded by green foliage. — We weren’t alone; the early spring wildflowers were already out in force.

Two clusters of white flannel flowers with spiky petals and silvery-green foliage are growing among grass and dry leaves. — Flannel flowers: an emblem of New South Wales.

A coastal landscape with the rocky terrain and shrubs of North Head, Sydney, overlooks a blue body of water with South Head and a distant city skyline, Sydney CBD, on the horizon. — I’m inspired to come here more often.

A ferry is sailing on Sydney Harbour during sunset, framed by trees and branches in the foreground. — The ferry took me home.