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I have mentioned before that in our house we try to avoid using poisons of any type. This particularly extends to fly sprays and insect baits. As I am not a big fan of creepy crawlies, I initially raised some objections to being unarmed in the face of an insect invasion, but my partner, to […]

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Ashes To Ashes
By Harold Pinter
Directed by Sam Strong
Cast: Sara Gleeson and Simon Stone
Venue: Fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Season 15-24 March
Bookings 9662 9966
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful production of Harold Pinter’s Ashes To Ashes at fortyfivedownstairs in the city. Pinter’s writing is oblique and enigmatic at the best of times and […]

Is it just me or is anyone else completely uncomfortable with the whole Bindi Irwin phenomenon. It is very difficult to put my finger on just why, but anytime I see anything about her I get a very Ikky feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Anyone care to comment?

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I have some very interesting ancestors eating apples in the Family Tree. My great grandmother on my fathers side, for instance, was the second woman in England to obtain a motor cycle license. Go Granny! Also my Grandmother’s elder brother (on my mums side) was the government official to whom Burma’s independence was handed.
But perhaps […]

Well I have had a wonderful week of movie watching. Here is my latest offering for your perusal. Enjoy!
Boytown
Directed by Kevin Carlin
Starring Glen Robbins, Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope, Gary Eck and Sally Phillips
New release DVD
Boytown is a satire of the music industry and the transient nature of fame and it’s trappings. It is […]

Today, my darling man released me from my domestic duties and sent me off to the movies for a treat. So I am happily able to bring you a review of a film that is actually playing in cinemas. Hooray! Hope you enjoy it!
“Notes On A Scandal”
Directed by Richard Eyre
Starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett
Playing […]

Ten Canoes
A film by Rolf De Heer and the People of Ramingining.
Recent release DVD
Ten Canoes is a parable from Australia’s ancient past. It is a story, within a story, within a story and actor, David Gulpilil, is our narrator. He introduces us to his ancestors, a family tribe of the Arafura Wetlands of Central Arnhem […]

I received this via email today and although I don’t normally forward such things, I felt this to be very important.
Sad News
With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment,
it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person,
which almost went unnoticed last week.
Larry LaPrise, the man that […]