Though I couldn't imagine doing it myself, I found inspiration in the life story of "Morgana Muses", as featured in the documentary, "Morgana". There was only a handful of people at Dendy Newtown for the Saturday morning screening this weekend. I quite like early Saturday screenings. They remind me of going to "the pictures" as … Continue reading Lately
Tag: Food
Though I know Jacaranda trees are considered a "pest" in many parts of Australia, because they're an introduced species, I love them. Maybe it's because I'm originally from the NSW North Coast, and nearby Grafton is considered the "Jacaranda Capital of Australia"? The purple flowers are, in my view, quite beautiful, and as I stopped … Continue reading Thursday Night On oxford Street
After a couple of weeks of daily activity, I'm taking it easy this Sunday. Though I need to go into work later this afternoon/evening to catch up on a few things, I woke late this morning (about 8am). Instead of watching "Insiders" on ABC TV, I stayed in bed and listened to it on "ABC … Continue reading Lazy Sunday
It must be a decade, maybe more, since the glory days of the Grand Pacific Blue Room on Oxford Street, Sydney. They had good food and service, and they were located in an imposing building which, sadly, has remained empty for a number of years. That particular part of Oxford Street, which was once vibrant, … Continue reading Recent Dining