In terms of personal favourites, a very close second to science fiction has to be historical fiction; especially tales set in the 7th Century CE when land of many kingdoms was being forged into one. One of my favourite writers is Matthew Harffy – he does great research. Not everyone’s cup-of-tea, but I like him.…
When I first saw the Public Purse statue outside the old city post office building in the Bourke St Mall, I thought it was a crab with no claws. Then I thought it was a snail making its way across the road. But when I stood on the steps of the PO, I realised it…
Taking photos of ‘statues’ or more specific works of art in public places has been a hobby of mine for a long time. Art in open spaces fascinates me because it feels like a genuine interaction between the artist, the art, the environment and us. Or in this particular case – me. I have always…
I find the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland, strangely relevant to my journey with the Corona – 19 virus. It was part of a classic film: The Wizard of Oz. I had seen the film many years ago but was disappointed when we came to the Wizard in the Emerald City. …