C.M. Townsend

Who decides what is childish? When does an activity, hobby, or interest become 'childish'? There are so many problems in the world, and yet there are just as many people trying to dictate another person's enjoyment. Why? Because they find joy in tearing people down. That, and they can't stand seeing others happy. There are many other reasons, of course, but that is beside the point. The point is: People are entitled to enjoy what they enjoy. Simple as that. Nothing suddenly loses value once you reach a certain age. There is no age at which you suddenly stop having fun or your interests change. Do interests change? Absolutely–but not because of age. There are also many adults picking up interests and hobbies that they never had an opportunity to engage with or partake in as children. Let people have fun. Let people enjoy themselves. It harms no one to draw or colour in, build with LEGO, collect rocks and plushies, or any other toy and interest that might make a person sm...

"You're never going to kill storytelling because it's built in the human plan. We come with it."                     Margaret Atwood  There is no one way to explain why I write, because there is not only one reason for why I do. I could say it is enjoyable, or I could say I have always loved imagining and creating characters and worlds. How has differed over the years, and while both answers would be true, neither are complete. As Margaret Atwood highlighted, storytelling is innate. It is inbuilt into human DNA, and has been a part of our culture and history for all of time. Oral storytelling was the original form of passing on knowledge and sharing information. Art as a means of communication and expression of ideas, values, and stories enriched oral storytelling. Every culture on Earth have their own storytelling methods and rituals. As an Australian, it is important to remember and recognise the First Nations People's as Australi...