I am a Gen X’er. What this actually means still seems to be a subject of debate for academics the world over. Speaking for myself, one of the things that defines those of us who identify as from Generation X … Continue reading
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Recently one Sunday morning I found myself in a wonderful place. It was crowded, filled with hipsters, hepcats, beatniks, bogans, greasers, bohemians of every description, yuppies, power brunchers and families with children in tow. Already part hermit, and somewhat of … Continue reading
“Dad, did you shoot the possum?” Charlie’s daughter Annette stood in the centre of the living room questioning her father. Something unpleasant wafted about, causing Annette to fear the worst. The windows all hung open, ceiling fans swished overhead, the … Continue reading
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When considering the breadth of similarities between America and Australia one thing scores higher than all others. Fanatical sport fans you say? Nope, that’s not what I am talking about. Vast tracts of land inhabited by swarthy men in large … Continue reading
One could often be forgiven for thinking that Australia and America are similar, veritable brothers in fact. After all, so much pop-culture, trends and media binds us together, like high school sweethearts holding on to a shared experience behind the … Continue reading
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When I say that I like to run people’s eyes often widen. Their gaze sweeps over my stocky (some might say bulky) physique and, although they try to fight it, their eyebrows imperceptibly rise with doubt. I am, after all, … Continue reading
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“Now joblessness isn’t just for philosophy majors.” – Kent Brockman, newscaster from The Simpsons Each evening these days I engage in a ritual played out in many Australian households. It’s a tradition based in that age-old practice of provision, of … Continue reading
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In 2008 Starbucks announced that it was closing over three-quarters of its Australian stores, pulling completely out of markets in South Australia, Tasmania, the Gold Coast and Canberra (government employees just moved up a couple of notches in my book). … Continue reading
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One of the unique benefits of the Australian lifestyle zeitgeist, particularly in Victoria, is the national celebration of a horse race! As a child the Melbourne Cup was so worthy of reverence that it was even broadcast over PA systems … Continue reading
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One of the great things about changing where you live is the opportunity to begin new traditions, new habits to look forward to each year, each season. Such was the case this weekend attending the Wangaratta Jazz Festival in, you … Continue reading
Beat Like Kerouac - now with child! 