Knitting
Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo Showgrounds, 17 July 2025. I had been disproportionately excited for this: a day trip to Bendigo to look at sheep, pick out some nice yarn and enjoy the finest agricultural attractions. I wasn't disappointed. It was a quick and easy drive
Food
We make ful medames at home every weekend, and often during the week too. It's delicious, healthy and cheap, and good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has that staple quality where you really can't get sick of it. I love it. It's one
Music
5 July 2025 in Melbourne, with Kuntsquad, Strawberry Fist Cake, Beanflipper, Resistance, Blowhole, ADHD, Y Not, Knife and Wot Rot. It's time for a punk show. Punk and metal really, although judging from the sartorial settings on the day it was definitely a punk show. Mamma Chen'
Watercolour
A thing that bugs me about a lot of watercolour video tutorials is they only show the part where the brush hits the paper. That leaves more than half of the process out and too many unanswered questions, like what colours did they use, and how much water? What does
Personal
I have several shoeboxes full of photos, letters, cards and the like that I've kept for nearly my entire life. The letters and cards all were given to me, including birthday cards beginning at age six (I was given five of the same card, clearly the only option
Watercolour
I mentioned in an earlier post that I would be taking a watercolour class soon. I'm now part-way through the seven week class. During the last fortnight or so I have settled on a theme, which is posts in water with a one point perspective (vanishing to a
Personal
Lottie, 15 September 2010 - 11 May 2025 The day after I picked up the eight-week-old pointer puppy from Brisbane airport, the Mackay-based breeder laughed at me over the phone. "You're going to have fun with this one." She meant it as a warning. Lottie was
Music
1 June 2025 in Melbourne, supported by Rocket Science. Tucked deep up the back of Yarraville is an industrial area, copious roadworks and Kindred Studios and Bandroom. It's been years since I was last at this great little venue and I wish more bands I am interested in
Outdoors
When the vibes are off, it's more important than ever to remember: ducks' bums.
Outdoors
For the second year in a row I spent my birthday at Melbourne Zoo. It's just about the perfect day out when one also has evening plans: cute and weird animals to look at, fresh air, and not taxing on one's energy for socialising. Adrian gave
Outdoors
Yesterday I took a drive out to Mount Macedon to investigate the possible existence of weird fruiting fungi. I can now confirm it exists. It was a much-needed trip, a distraction from the very recent passing of our beloved Lottie and to make good use of my last week of
Watercolour
I completely forgot to mention I have started a new watercolour course. I am doing Open Studio Watercolour at The Art Room (TAR), which is for people who have progressed beyond beginner and want to focus on things like composition, creative goals, colour theory and so forth. It goes for