Calvin London
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I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.
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Shark Dive at Beqa Lagoon
I was a novice diver. I had fewer than ten dives under my belt when I found myself on holiday in Fiji. I was eager to do some diving. The resort I stayed at recommended an exciting adventure. They suggested the "Shark Dive at Beqa Lagoon."
By Calvin London4 months ago in Confessions
Nothing about Australia is normal!
“Gidday mate!” “Howzit goin'?” These would be typical greetings you might receive when arriving on the fair shores of the land of Oz. Not to be confused with the Wizard of OZ, Australia is populated by a breed of animal called Aussies. Some people think the typical Aussie, if there is one, is weirder than the Wizard of Oz characters.
By Calvin London4 months ago in Humor
A (One-sided) Interview with My Dogs. Top Story - September 2025.
A hypothetical interview with my two Shih Tzu dogs. Gi Gi is three years old, and Ella is four years old. ******* “So, Ella and Gi Gi, I wanted to have a bit of a chat with you about a few things.”
By Calvin London4 months ago in Interview
Ten Ponderable Imponderables to Tickle Your Fancy
A ponderable is something important enough to think about. Imponderables are not ponderable: incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness. I’m not sure if the ten below are ponderables or imponderables. They’re probably imponderables. I just know they are crazy enough to make your head hurt.
By Calvin London4 months ago in FYI
Bushfires and Bears – What Do They Have in Common?
I have written a few stories about Koalas. I studied them for four years when I was doing my Master of Science degree. You can read about this adventure here (My Life with Koalas Part 1: Let the Science Begin.) if you are interested.
By Calvin London4 months ago in Criminal
The Origin of the Finger – Flipping the Bird
I don’t know what it is like in your part of the world, but in Australia, road rage is getting out of hand. I was driving yesterday when some idiot cut in front of me. No indicator, just shot across in front of me as if he owned the road.
By Calvin London4 months ago in FYI
Pink Jobs, Blue Jobs, but Now They Are Purple
A very good friend of mine and his wife often discuss pink jobs and blue jobs. Confused?" "A man and his wife are arguing about who should bring the coffee each morning. The wife said, “You should do it because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long for our coffee.” The husband replied, “You are in charge of cooking around here, and you should do it! Because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.” His wife quickly says, “No, you should do it. You're in charge of drinks. Plus, the Bible says that men should make the coffee." Her husband smirks and says, “You’re crazy. I don’t believe you; show me where it says that.” She goes to get the Bible. Then, she opens the New Testament. She points to the top of several pages. It clearly says, .... "HEBREWS."
By Calvin London4 months ago in Humans
