A letter from the laneway
There is something very special about the laneways of Surry Hills, a feeling that the bricks themselves hold onto the echoes of those who once walked them. If you have … Read the rest “A letter from the laneway”
Do The Right Thing – 2025
I rememered today the 1970s anti-littering campaign, “Do The Right Thing”.
Many years later, I still remember all of the words to the song.
Which brings to me 2025.
From ‘Murder Mall’ to Modern Marvel
For the three decades I’ve lived in this area, my local shopping centre in Surry Hills was affectionately, or perhaps ironically, known as the “Murder Mall.” I, however, preferred to … Read the rest “From ‘Murder Mall’ to Modern Marvel”
Getting around the hills
“Did you get the mobility scooter from Antonio?”, a woman I know at the local pub asked me yesterday. Though I didn’t recall the previous conversation, she recommended the wheelchair … Read the rest “Getting around the hills”
The barber in the carpark
I can’t quite recall exactly when my haircuts went from $10 or $15 to $40 or $50, though it happened sometime around COVID, I think. For the last couple of … Read the rest “The barber in the carpark”