Winter’s Discontent
Although I really liked this play, my friend, Colin hated it. Really hated it. And not just in an indifferent kind way, but in a seething kind of hatred. Although … Read the rest “Winter’s Discontent”
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
Although I really liked this play, my friend, Colin hated it. Really hated it. And not just in an indifferent kind way, but in a seething kind of hatred. Although … Read the rest “Winter’s Discontent”
I really wanted to see Elvis Costello with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. I’ve long admired his work, as he combines a wonderful whimsical lyric and vocal style, with exceptional melodies. … Read the rest “Elvis Costello”
I’ve done the “Symphony in the Domain” series on a couple of occasions previously. I also done “Tropfest” on a couple of occasions. Both events involve walking long distances, taking … Read the rest “SSO Does Gerschwin”
It’s Thursday night and I’m watching “Call For Help”, the only show I regularly watch on the “How To Channel” on Foxtel. In the midst of all those shows about … Read the rest “Bright Abyss”
Every day on the way to and from work, I walk past the Northcott Estate. Known locally in Surry Hills as “the twin towers” or “suicide towers”, the estate which … Read the rest “Sticky Bricks”