Amusing things from the last few days… The other week, listening to the radio, hearing the host condemning Critical Mass for daring to protest, then almost in the same breath talking about the anniversary of the Eureka Stockade, and the wonderful spirit of rebellion it invoked. Bloke in suit at Caulfield Station who jumped off ... [More]
Coupling, one of the better Gen-X sitcoms (funnier than Friends, more “adult” than Seinfeld) is back on TV on Monday nights. I like this show, though not, as one bright spark suggested, because it’s about trains. ‘Cos it isn’t. I like it so much I whinged to the Green Guide about it when almost two ... [More]
Bought that USB drive on Friday. Ate Mexican on Friday night with good friends. Saw Brett from Kath & Kim (Peter Rowsthorn) in the street on Saturday. Almost bought a house on Sunday. Also saw Spider-Man 2 on DVD. Probably lost a lot in its transition to the small screen. Merciless in its references to ... [More]
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Here is my fruitbowl
In a little-used corner of the kitchen table lies the fruitbowl. Okay, so it’s dominated by bananas most of the time. Post a picture of your fruitbowl… Link in the Trackbacks or comments. As usual, move your mouse over the picture for descriptions of various bits (note Firefox may abbreviate. Apparently you can fix it ... [More]
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I’m the Doctor, by the way
“I’m the Doctor, by the way. What’s your name?” Lunchtime diversion: Just in case you were still in any doubt that it was coming back, the first Doctor Who teaser trailer is now available.
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Problems
So how are you? Sitting comfortably? Good, ‘cos there’s plenty in this country who aren’t. Reading this made me squirm in my seat:
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Basic needs
I was just out fulfilling some of the most basic human needs. 1. The need for physical activity. I went for a walk. 2. The need to communicate. While on my walk I attempted to return a friend’s call. Alas he was otherwise engaged, but I left a message and he rang me back, but ... [More]
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Restaurant review: Livebait
Astoundingly quick restaurant review: Livebait, Docklands. Yum. PS. My ETag beeped four times. Does this mean it’s about to self-destruct?
Stacks of containers, piled up high along Footscray Road…
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The bricks
Marita and I spent some time on Sunday attempting to demolish her house. Well, a little bit of it. Sometime in the last century when tastes in building took a turn for the worse, someone ripped out most of the fireplace in her room, bricking it up and replacing what I assume was a lovely ... [More]
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Bowen on Bryson
Bill Bryson: A Short History of Nearly Everything. Almost more of a history of scientists than a history of science. As all of Bryson’s books are, I found this highly amusing, as one reads of the discoveries we humans have made over the centuries, seemingly more often by mistake than with any intent. I must ... [More]
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Here is my pantry
Here is my pantry. Post a picture of your pantry… Link in the Trackbacks or comments. As usual, move your mouse over the picture for descriptions of various bits (note Firefox may abbreviate. Apparently you can fix it with this extension if you turn multi-line tooltips on.) Past photos in this series Notes on creating ... [More]