Spencer – Movie
“You know about the P’s and B’s of journalism?”, I remember my friend and colleague Tony once asking. He and I were sharing a house at Bourke in Western NSW, … Read the rest “Spencer – Movie”
movies
Swedish Weekend
“I’m sorry, I’m running late”, I told some friends via Messenger today. Though there has been talk of it for a few months, I hadn’t quite comprehended the impact of … Read the rest “Swedish Weekend”
Joe Bell
There was a moment of stunned silence when I told my friends at lunch on Friday I was going to a 10 am Saturday movie screening. Though we’re all of … Read the rest “Joe Bell”
Billie Holiday
I went searching on Spotify and Youtube Music yesterday for a comprehensive album or playlist of the works of Billie Holiday. Though it’s been at least 35 years since I … Read the rest “Billie Holiday”
My Ancestors Raised Pigs
I remember reading somewhere – maybe in a history of the Bega Show – that one of my ancestors was a champion pig breeder.
I have no idea what that … Read the rest “My Ancestors Raised Pigs”
Binge Drinking
“Has Mikkelsen ever been so good?” was the headline in the Swedish newspaper, Aftonbladet this week. Mads Mikkelsen (who is also featured in the film currently screening, “Chaos Walking) is … Read the rest “Binge Drinking”