Christmas Shopping? Or Would You Prefer a Root Canal?
As the so-called ‘Festive Season’ approaches, I can only repeat what I’ve said before. Some of you will recall having …
Category Archives: Culture
A Cow At My Door
Living on the Main Street of a little country hamlet like Wilmot is nothing if not charming. Never before …
I Think the Real Estate God/dess Is Toying With Me
Curses! Everything is collapsing in a heap and I’m down near the steamy end. My beautiful offer and counter-offer documents …
There’s No Spaghetti on This Girl’s Carpet!
I’m so excited! I’ve just bought a new painting. Those of you who are of an Australian Persuasion will recognize …
NRA Shoots Itself in the Foot
At least I hope so. It seems the current strategy to foil attempts to bring some sanity to the US …
Beware The Perils of Satire
satire |ˈsaˌtīr|noun: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of …
US Election As Seen By An Australian Onlooker –2012
As an ex-pat American, I can’t view the US election without being emotionally involved. Even after living in Australia for …
Sky Burial– A Story of Undying Love
Sky Burial by Xinran I’m not a book reviewer, but I’ve just read a book which has stirred my soul. …
There Oughta Be a Law…
Against Spitting! This may be the only subject in the entire world that 100% of women will agree on. And …
Felix and Sajithruban
I’m so excited! I just received a packet from World Vision containing information about the two little boys I am …
