Home of the Small Bar
Surry Hills is fast emerging as the home of the small bar in Sydney, I suspect. As I walked around Surry today I noticed a development application for another, right … Read the rest “Home of the Small Bar”
Music
Who doesn’t listen to music? I listen a lot every day. Everything from pop/dance/electronic to jazz and classical. What would life be…
Melodifestivalen 2011 #1
There was only one act in the first edition of “Melodifestivalen” this year who actually sang in Swedish. She had those classic Swedish blonde looks, an unmistakably Swedish name, and … Read the rest “Melodifestivalen 2011 #1”
Sweet Dreams
When I moved to Wagga Wagga at the end of 1991, one of the first stories I was told by locals was that pop group, “The Tourists” had broken up … Read the rest “Sweet Dreams”
More Than Thongs
With a few hours to fill before coming back to Sydney, I caught a taxi this morning to the National Portrait Gallery. Within seconds of getting in the taxi, the … Read the rest “More Than Thongs”
Australian Of The Year and Australia Day Concert
Although my friend told me the forecast was for conditions which would be “stinking hot”, I work a jacket just in case. A warm afternoon in Canberra can often turn … Read the rest “Australian Of The Year and Australia Day Concert”
Catch Up TV
Every so often on the internet – and in real life – you’ll hear someone say The Simpsons is past its prime, well past its use by date. Mostly I … Read the rest “Catch Up TV”