Sneaky Sound System
As previously canvassed on this blog, I’m a great fan of the discarded furniture and such that’s often found in my back laneway.
At a philsophical level, my view is … Read the rest “Sneaky Sound System”
Surry Hills
With the exception of four years in Brisbane, I spent the first thirty years of my life in the country: Lismore, Bourke, Renmark and Wagga. When my career brought me to Sydney, I was really excited.
As I knew I didn’t want to live too far from work, I drew a “walking circle” (old style protractor) around Ultimo, that reached out to Glebe and Pyrmont, but I quickly settled on an apartment in Surry Hills. And even though I’m a country boy at heart, Surry Hills has pretty much become “home”.
Changing Face of Surry Hills
“It’s all very Melbourne”, I said to my friend Colin as we sat in a bar in Surry Hills tonight.
In the last two or three months, for whatever reason, … Read the rest “Changing Face of Surry Hills”
There Was Something In The Air Tonight
Going to and from Swedish class tonight, there was an uneasy feeling in the air.
As I was waiting to catch the bus down to Goulburn Street, some bloke on … Read the rest “There Was Something In The Air Tonight”
Domestic Sunday
I’ve spent 30 minutes or so tonight doing some hand-washing.
Unfortunately my washing machine is acting up at the moment. It does it from time to time, regrettably. Normally, I … Read the rest “Domestic Sunday”
The Trees
It was a regular kind of Monday, except I probably spent a little too much time after work thinking about work. Grr.
On a positive note, I had a great … Read the rest “The Trees”
Surry Couple
I saw a lovely couple sitting in the park on the way home tonight. I’d estimate they were in their 60s, maybe their 70s. And they were just sitting on … Read the rest “Surry Couple”