Christmas Day
It’s Christmas Day and I’m watching the “Birds Of A Feather” marathon on UK-TV. I’ve gone up and down the remote control several times and this is about the best … Read the rest “Christmas Day”
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.
Weddings, Parties, Anything
It’s a windy Sunday night in Surry Hills. The last few days have been extremely busy with a theatre show, a party and a wedding. Weddings, parties, anything? And in … Read the rest “Weddings, Parties, Anything”
Settling Back In
It’s Wednesday night and I’m at home half watching “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Foxtel. Since the installation of pay television last Thursday morning, I’ve watched a fair … Read the rest “Settling Back In”
Five Regions of France
Becasse Restaurant
48 Albion St Surry Hills 2010
(02) 9280 3202
This was the third time we’ve been to Becasse, a terrific restaurant on Albion Street, Surry Hills. And it … Read the rest “Five Regions of France”
Loose Box
The Loose Box in outer Perth suburb of Mundaring is widely regarded as the best restaurant in WA, and everyone at work was very impressed when I told locals Damien … Read the rest “Loose Box”
Home James
It’s Thursday morning and I’m at home in Sydney just waiting for the Foxtel man to come to install my receiver. Although I’ve thought about having pay television installed for … Read the rest “Home James”