#69 Back in Texas. Miss Mob.
In this reflective monologue, Dr. John A. King shares his experience of returning to Texas after a year in Sydney. He expresses gratitude for the warmth of his family and local community, noting simple comforts like the absence of brown snakes. He voices a deep longing for Indigenous Australian connections, missing the faces, humor, and cadence of his “blackfellas” friends. King describes how, during his time in Sydney, he engaged with Indigenous peers and institutions—including Kinchela Boys' Home, Sydney University, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chung Shue Museum—finding a sense of belonging that had eluded him growing up in European‑dominant society. He frames himself as “a man in two worlds,” bridging his Texan roots with the Australian Indigenous community. Looking ahead, he plans to stay in Texas through May, continue helping people locally, and anticipates an “interesting year in America,” expressing optimism and a sense of blessing for the work ahead.
