Reading Mister Pip brought back memories of a holiday B and I had in 1990 where we spent two weeks in the Solomon Islands. It was a very int...

As I write, a cool change has swept into Melbourne bringing relief from the sweltering heat (40°C) that has been oppressing the city for the...

It is now four months since Timmy joined the household and the cat political situation is in a delicate state of détente, where the cats ha...

That pretty well sums up my attitude to the impending festive season. I am feeling less than full of Christmas cheer, I must admit for reaso...

I haven’t written much about books of late, mostly due to reading the long and involved House of Niccolo saga by Dorothy Dunnett. I’m on th...

What a wonderful treat it was to see Canadian artist, Susie Ungerleider aka Oh Susanna, playing live today at Basement Discs! I feel spoilt ...

Shannon Bourne & Kerri Simpson - Basement Discs - 30/11/07 On this pleasant sunny Melbourne afternoon, I took the opportunity to wander...