De-lovely
This morning I went to a preview of the new movie about the life of Cole Porter called, De-lovely.
The film shows Porter looking back on his life as if … Read the rest “De-lovely”
Not Happy John
I quite enjoyed reading this book, “Not Happy John” by Margo Kingston on the plane between Perth and Sydney and then Sydney to Melbourne. Because it had lots of interesting … Read the rest “Not Happy John”
Pondering My Future
It’s Sunday night and I’m listening to Triple J. Honestly, I haven’t listened to Triple J in years, since I’ve mostly found their musical selections to be quite boring. But … Read the rest “Pondering My Future”
Back in Sydney
It’s lunchtime Monday. I’ve just been to one of my favourite Thai places in Surry Hills, Thai Tha Poh. Oh yes, I’m back in Sydney albeit briefly. I have to … Read the rest “Back in Sydney”
Late July Catchup
It’s Sunday afternoon and I have just realised it’s almost a month since my last proper journal update, aside from movies, books etc.
But I’ll start with one. Last Saturday … Read the rest “Late July Catchup”
Funky ABBA
“Funky ABBA” by Nils Landgren, featuring ABBA songs in the style of those 1970s funk bands like “Parliament”, and “P Funk”. Ironically, the tracks I enjoyed most are those which … Read the rest “Funky ABBA”
Day At The Races
It’s Sunday afternoon/evening. I’m sitting here with a blanket over my knees. I’m freezing. I can’t decide if it’s because it really is cold, or if it’s because I have … Read the rest “Day At The Races”
Darling, it’s Noel!
I went to see “Darling, It’s Noel”, a production at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, about Noel Coward’s visit to Australia in November 1940.
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