Poetry, Art and a Haircut
I fondly recall the last time I attended a public poetry night in Lismore, though it’s been quite a while. The memory that stands out is the gathering was at … Read the rest “Poetry, Art and a Haircut”
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As my genealogical information reveals, Lismore has been the hometown for various members of my family for about 100 years. Although I’ve been living away, effectively, since the end of high school, it’s still home. “Do you still have family there?”, people will often ask me. The answer is YES, LOTS. My plan is retire home to Lismore sometime in the next 5-10 years.
Live music in Lismore
Growing up in Lismore in the 1980s, I never found a particular affinity for “pub rock”, as my musical tastes weren’t in that direction but last night, stepping into the … Read the rest “Live music in Lismore”
Lismore Landmarks
I reassured my friend the other day, saying there was no need for any” guilt”. She had tearfully shared with me the burden of “survivor’s guilt” lingering among those who … Read the rest “Lismore Landmarks”
Spinks Park, Lismore by Allister Greig
In the midst of a warm Boxing Day (mid 30s), Michelle and I headed to the air conditioned comfort of Lismore Shopping Square. As well as being a physically cool … Read the rest “Spinks Park, Lismore by Allister Greig”
Relaxation, Recovery & Decoration
I was pleasantly surprised by a random woman’s comment as I strolled along Keen Street in Lismore today. With a huge ear to ear grin, she told me she loved … Read the rest “Relaxation, Recovery & Decoration”
Lismore’s Rainbow History
Forty years later, memories flooded back to me today of the trepidation I felt as I stepped into the office of Jim Brigginshaw, the Editor of Lismore’s daily newspaper, “The … Read the rest “Lismore’s Rainbow History”