Kristen Alexander
@kristenauthor.bsky.social
Aust aviation & captivity historian. 6th book Kriegies: The Australian Airmen of Stalag Luft III (alexanderfaxbooks.com.au or Amazon) winner 2024 NSW Premier's History Awards. Reading, cats & cake. #IAmWriting (at last!)
I came across an old pic I'd taken of this book; didn't read it but liked the cover. It reminded me of something and I couldn't remember what. And then it came to me: Skywhale, which graced Canberran skies many moons ago for our centenary. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sky...
We’ve had such a mild winter that you forget how cold Canberra can be. Today I’ve been reminded! But at least it’s warm and snug inside. Especially when you have coffee and a pistachio croissant!
My sunset walk. A bit brisk but refreshing after spending two+ hours downloading newspaper articles.
I bought this during my Battle of Britain 'phase' but never read it! I was flipping through it, trying to find a quote I saw somewhere else, for something else, when I came across this. I'll have something to say about it in due course ... in something I'm working on. Still sorting out my thoughts.
Millie surrounded by books! I hope none fall on her!
The rules are: if he buys an aviation book, and its not in my collection, and I think I need it, well, it is mine!
I've had a bit of a craving for melting moments recently. These are actually Italian butter biscuits. Near enough... I'm getting into the book but am annoyed at the frequent use of 'amazing'. Everything was 'amazing'. It is one of my pet peeves.
mine just arrived & i'm looking forward to the read!
It's been pretty cold here recently so Millie has spent a lot of time in bed. I do love her little boots! So cute!
Could those biscuits be any bigger? We almost (but not quite) didn't need lunch.
I am so thrilled to get an accept decision! I have been working on this for about five years now. Really can't wait to see it in print.
Looks like another one survived the great lawnmower massacre of 2026.
CFP: The Greater Second World War and Modern Global Geopolitics | 8-9 Feb 2027 | @UNSWCanberra City Campus (Abstract submission deadline: Sun 2 Aug 26) conference.unsw.edu.au/en/the-great... #CFP #history
The Greater Second World War and Modern Global Geopolitics | UNSW Canberra
Conference at UNSW Canberra on the enduring impacts of WWII in the Asia‑Pacific, exploring conflict, decolonisation, reconciliation, and regional change since 1945.
conference.unsw.edu.au
Round about this time 12 years ago I received my author copies of Australia's Few and the Battle of Britain. I showed one to Miss Millie who said: 'That looks like a good book, Mum'. I always knew she had impeccable taste. (Note: since then I have swapped bob & double chin for pixie cut & wrinkles!)
Snuggling in a sun puddle! Miss Millie knows how to make the most of a winter's day.
Public attitudes towards the ADF - Strong public trust in the institution - Limited support for additonal funding - Mixed public opinion on conscription - Increased opposition to working with allies The latest piece from myself and @townsend-nic.bsky.social theconversation.com/australians-...
Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research
A new survey reveals Australians’ growing sense of insecurity in the wake of the Bondi terror attack and global threats.
theconversation.com
Strong coffee to kickstart the day. And warm us up! These negative mornings are getting a bit hard to take!
Latest War & Society article! Hsin-fang Wu’s 'The Shanghai War Memorial & its politics of remembrance 1918–1947' argues that the treaty port memorial was a mourning site & nexus where global commemorative trends collided with socio-political structure. https//www.tandfon...
David had a little accident with the lawnmower. It is a miracle that one survived.
Australian Army (National : 1959 -1980), Thursday 17 December 1959, page 8. I do hope the Army is more enlightened these days🤣🤣🤣
We’ve been having such brilliant weather over the last couple of days. My evening walk.
