Monthly Archives: June 2010

Initial Impressions

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

This morning, as I sat down at my computer with a mug of coffee and prepared to write my blog, the cat observed that my ingenious system of referring to individuals in my posts by their first initials in order … Continue reading →

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In Defence of Musical Theatre

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

‘Are you sure you don’t want to see Cats?’ I ask R.  It’s being performed in Sydney for a limited season, and I’m keen to get tickets.  He looks me dead in the eye. ‘Surer than I am of my … Continue reading →

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The Shame Files: The Books I Should Have Read – But Haven’t

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

I don’t know about you, but I believe in signs. In particular, I believe there must be some significance in the fact that over the past month, I have heard three separate people refer to a 1974 novel called Changing … Continue reading →

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Black Books and Blue Heelers

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

I have a confession to make: despite all my effusive posts about my cat, I’m a dog person at heart. I read an article a few years back where the author wrote about the ‘dog of their life.’ The idea … Continue reading →

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