Prickly Heat Sucks. Just Like Loneliness.

Two years ago, I was back in Darwin for a work trip, a few days in the northern Australian city where I spent my teenage years growing up. I don't think I'll bother going back.

Two years ago, I was back in Darwin for a work trip, a few days in the northern Australian city where I spent my teenage years growing up. I’ve only been back a couple of times in 30 years, and on the plane home, I started jotting down my reactions and emotions. They’ve sat in my Google Drive since then, but I’ve now expanded on those scratchings.

Growin…