Three Songs
My three favourite songs at the moment, the ones I keep playing on my mp3 player are a mixed bag, but they all have interesting lyrics. I really love “Flithy, … Read the rest “Three Songs”
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.
von Otter does ABBA
As much as I love ABBA, I’m not precious about their work. I’m okay with people recording cover versions and, although I sometimes compare them with the originals, I really … Read the rest “von Otter does ABBA”
No Names, No Pack Drill
It was a play I wasn’t familiar with, but Colin assured me it was a very good play, a classic Australian play. Before the play, we discussed the reluctance of … Read the rest “No Names, No Pack Drill”
Snow in Sydney?
After an unseasonably warm day, this is the kind of scene – “winter wonderland” – you don’t normally expect to see in Surry Hills at this time of the year, … Read the rest “Snow in Sydney?”
Lewis Morley
I spent an hour or so of this afternoon at the Lewis Morley exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW. The two most compelling (and memorable) photographs are quite similar … Read the rest “Lewis Morley”
Same Sex Action
Great title for a post, eh? All over the country today there were marches and rallies in support of Same Sex Marriage. I had to pop in to work for … Read the rest “Same Sex Action”