A must see production

I rarely write about private “stuff” but occasionally I must share something that I find interesting and worthwhile. This is one occasion. I am a subscriber to The Melbourne Theatre Company and we see 10 or so plays a year, some I enjoy, some I don’t, but at least the...

Seattle Gas Station Sign

I enjoyed this so much I’m posting it just as I received it. Enjoy! Back in 2005, the local Chevron gas station in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood converted their auto repair shop into a convenience store. Their outdoor sign — once used for service promotions and...

Expand your recycling options

Felicity my miracle worker sent this link through to me with the note “I thought those bins at Coles were only for old shopping bags… seems I was wrong. They need to do a better job of promoting this though!” I thought they were only for shopping bags too so it’s good...

Movies worth watching

I went last night and saw Darkest Hour which I loved (probably because I was born on Churchill’s birthday and he’s always influenced me). I recommend you see it just for the magnificence of his language and the courage of his decision. Whilst I’m on the matter of...

Protecting your technology

The cybersecurity nightmares of 2017 highlight the need to protect yourself. Here are some resolutions for living a safer digital life this new year. Update Your Software Read Privacy Policies Delete Unnecessary Apps Use a VPN Protect Your Hardware Of course you know...

Learn to relax

I reckon it’s important that I should let you see this picture of Mischka, a Turkish Van pussy and one of our two cats, who has got the art of relaxing down to a tee. It doesn’t matter where she lays her head and how uncomfortable it is (in the photos she’s on a...