The Queen
There was a lot of anticipation as Colin and I entered the Dendy Opera Quays Cinema to see “The Queen”. Being a mostly middle-aged to older audience, we all happily … Read the rest “The Queen”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
Christmas & Multiculturalism
I really love the Strawberry Hills Santa. That’s my name for the blow-up item currently atop the Strawberry Hills Hotel. And what I like most about it is the way … Read the rest “Christmas & Multiculturalism”
The Right Balance
I caught the train to Gymea today to meet up with some friends for beer and pool at the local pub. It’s a nice enough pub, recently rebuilt after a … Read the rest “The Right Balance”
ABBA Museum
My friend Graeme Read was interviewed on 702 ABC Sydney tonight talking about various ABBA things, with the hook for the story being the recently announced opening of an ABBA … Read the rest “ABBA Museum”
(Wanna Be) Thin & Gorgeous
I’ve always been a little bit overweight. The noteable exception was in my late teens and early twenties when I was living in places like Lismore, Brisbane, Bourke and Renmark. … Read the rest “(Wanna Be) Thin & Gorgeous”
Coal Miner’s Daughter
In the middle of last night I woke up and heard Loretta Lynn on the radio. It wasn’t one of her better songs. The sacharine sweetness of “Paper Roses” (even … Read the rest “Coal Miner’s Daughter”