On Monday 23 February 1953 Alex and Kath Robertson welcomed their first born child, named Anthony Gerard. There were no headlines in the world news, no posts on Facebook, just a few lines in the Birth Notices on page 2 of the Geelong Advertiser.
I acknowledge the
land of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin nations where I was born and pay
respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.
So on this day I give thanks for my parents now deceased, my
sister and brothers, cousins and relatives of several generations who nurtured,
loved and challenged me.
I give thanks for the neighbours, school friends, work
colleagues, travel companions, lecturers, employers, lovers and life friends
who have shared the journey over 69 years
I wish a "Happy Birthday" to each of you for your
celebration of the birthing day in your life. May the year ahead be a time of
growth, compassion, commitment and love in so many ways for each of us.
To celebrate the beginning of my 70th year I am updating
my digital biography. Yes, here in images are the highlights captured by
other peoples lens. If you have an image you would like to contribute feel free
to send it in for inclusion. Please feel free to add comments and your memories
of these moments.
