As we caught the L90 bus to Collaroy today, we travelled through the federal electorates of Warringah and Mackellar. Both have been safe Liberal seats for many years, but for possibly the first time, Warringah (held by Tony Abbott) could vote next weekend for an Independent, Zali Steggall. I suspect a mate of mine who … Continue reading Over The Bridge
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Even though it's Monday, the fourth day of a long weekend, I'm still doing some of my Sunday "ritual", such as catching up on my homework for Swedish class, and doing my clothes washing for the week ahead. I remembwer vividly, when I first moved to Sydney, I had a fairly aged washing machine. It … Continue reading Four Day Weekend
For those who don't go away, Easter must be a time when people "get things done". After going to his niece's wedding in Canberra, my friend Graeme returned to a mountain of washing. He was up to seven loads at last count. Judging by the returns chute at Surry Hills Library, it must also be … Continue reading Easter Monday
It was a brand new day, a fresh new day, and it's been a reasonably interesting and straightforward day, as I've returned to my regular job after a brief period of "higher duties" while someone was on leave. One of the many highlights of the day was attending the opening of the Bald Archy Exhibition. … Continue reading A New Day
It's Sunday night and I've just turned off Fox News. Hillary has conceded and the panel of commentators are now examining the entrails. They're not saying anything particularly interesting or imaginginative, or anything I haven't already thought of myself, so I've hit the off switch. I've also just woken up from a late-afternoon nap, so … Continue reading Quieter Weekend
Thanks to some bright spark at the ABC who seized an opportunity when he saw one, the satirical art competition, The Bald Archy Prize has found a home in Sydney this year. Normally on display at the QVB, the space is undergoing a renovation this year. Instead, the exhibition opens at the ABC's Ultimo Centre … Continue reading Bald Archy Bright Spark