A few weeks ago, I had a really interesting conversation about the word “pride.” While it’s certainly been strongly associated with the LGBTQIA+ community for a long time, in recent … Read the rest “Reflections on “Disability Pride””
For a bunch of reasons, the Andrew Olle Media Lecture marks a number of points in my life. It’s an annual event that I’ve been attending for, you know, maybe … Read the rest “Wearing Long Pants”
I made the most of the glorious Sydney winter sunshine today, getting out and about to enjoy some art, embrace the beach, and even gain a new perspective on accessibility.… Read the rest “Art and Accessibility”
Following on from my “Retrospective ‘Cool'” blog post I thought I’d share some of the Australian songs I truly love. This my alternative “Hottest 100” list, a collection of tracks … Read the rest “My Hottest 100 Australian Songs”
It’s a phenomenon I’ve observed with increasing amusement, particularly among my peers who, like me, are nudging the big 6-0. Suddenly, it seems everyone has always possessed an impeccably cool, … Read the rest “Retrospective “Cool””
For the three decades I’ve lived in this area, my local shopping centre in Surry Hills was affectionately, or perhaps ironically, known as the “Murder Mall.” I, however, preferred to … Read the rest “From ‘Murder Mall’ to Modern Marvel”