I had an unwelcome visitor last night. Just as I was about to sit down with my piping hot dinner, I glanced up and saw a cockroach creeping along in the kitchen, where the wall meets the ceiling. Frankly, I was horrified. I know people who live in Sydney are used to seeing cockroaches everywhere, ... [More]
On any other day I might care what you say But every Saturday is Father’s Day And you might call it sad And you might call me mad But I’ve got one — who calls me Dad. — Weddings, Parties, Anything: “Father’s Day” I seem to recall Mick Thomas saying he was surprised at how ... [More]
I started writing a list of my five favourite songs of the moment about a fortnight ago, but only got as far as three tracks. Then the “five songs” meme arrived, and Kathy tagged me, so here we go, I’m jumping on the bandwagon. List five songs that you are currently digging – it doesn’t ... [More]
I’ve been with you for twenty years, but I’ve had enough. Oh sure, we’ve often been happy together. But lately you’ve been really annoying at times. You’ve been taking me for granted, taking more and more from me. And what you’ve given back I’ve found to be… well, disappointing. Well now I’ve had a better ... [More]
It’s September, it’s finals time, and that means the footy-tipping has ended for the year. I got 7/8 in the final round, but I’m well behind the leaders. So unlike last year, no prize money in the work competition, and in Tony’s competition it’ll be lucky, lucky Rob who will get the perpetual trophy at ... [More]