Pet Peeves — Linguistically Speaking
Six years ago I wrote a short piece here about how certain people, and cultural groups, can be characterised by …
Tag Archives: Australia
In Which I Am Being Harassed By a Machine
It would be amusing if it weren’t such a bloody nuisance. Imagine, if you will, being phoned daily by a …
There’s a Devil Under My Floor
Well, there WAS a devil under my floor, but I’ve moved on. And so, presumably, has she. I’m talking about …
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 …
From The Spirit of Tasmania to the North Island
We’re on the road again. But first we take the overnight ferry to Melbourne. The Spirit of Tasmania, is a big …
The Cultural Clench
When I moved to Australia in 1979 it didn’t take me long to become aware of the ‘cultural cringe.’ That …
Expedition Cruising: Packing for an Adventure
Actually, I think I should change the title to …Packing is an Adventure. I’m about to head off on an …
The Huntsman…and -Woman
Huntsman Spider photo by Bryce McQuillan Huntsman: n. a very large (some say terrifyingly large) but harmless spider. Often …
Birds in Paradise
I’m feeling rather chirpy this morning. The reason is that I’ve just been sitting in my favorite chair, as I …
Jesse James Meets Ned Kelly: A Meeting in Purgatory
Outlaws, both. Ned Kelly was a bushranger; Jesse James a bushwhacker. They were contemporaries, (Kelly, 1855-1880; James, 1847-1882) but Ned …
