I tried wil anderson’s new show “the gruen transfer” last wednesday. I lasted about 10 minutes before switching channels.There are many reasons for me to dislike this program (which debuted with disappointingly high ratings). The main one is also the reason I so disliked the glass house – the host’s glibness, smugness, and all round […]

It’s unpleasantly hot today for the 5th day of winter. Not that we really get a true winter here in sunny Queensland. Only half a day of work today which was a treat. I spent most of the time continuing through my thesis. It’s quite a challenge trying to conceive of how it could be […]

It’s unpleasantly hot today for the 5th day of winter. Not that we really get a true winter here in sunny Queensland. Only half a day of work today which was a treat. I spent most of the time continuing through my thesis. It’s quite a challenge trying to conceive of how it could be […]

Driving into town for coffee today I was reminded that there are many advantages to living in a regional town – but parking spaces in the cbd isn’t one of them. It’s crazy trying to get a park at lunchtime. Immediately I entered the main street I sailed on by a 1 hour park as […]

Driving into town for coffee today I was reminded that there are many advantages to living in a regional town – but parking spaces in the cbd isn’t one of them. It’s crazy trying to get a park at lunchtime. Immediately I entered the main street I sailed on by a 1 hour park as […]

Jennifer Byrne eat your heart out. Every month or so a group of women get together on a Wednesday in my little town for a scintillating discussion of a book and/or film. Last meeting it was Tim Winton’s masterful Cloudstreet. Next meeting is All quiet on the western front AND the new Indiana Jones. Opinions […]

Jennifer Byrne eat your heart out. Every month or so a group of women get together on a Wednesday in my little town for a scintillating discussion of a book and/or film. Last meeting it was Tim Winton’s masterful Cloudstreet. Next meeting is All quiet on the western front AND the new Indiana Jones. Opinions […]

threadless are having a sale. can i really justify buying more tshirts when my wardrobe already overfloweth?

Well I’ve started this whole blogging caper. Only about a decade later than everyone else in the big wide world of the web – but you know what they say – better late than never. (Actually i hate it when I find myself saying that).I’ve been checking out various blogs – academic and otherwise lately. […]

Well I’ve started this whole blogging caper. Only about a decade later than everyone else in the big wide world of the web – but you know what they say – better late than never. (Actually i hate it when I find myself saying that).I’ve been checking out various blogs – academic and otherwise lately. […]