2016 The Year of the Underdog
The following piece appeared in my monthly column in Swan Magazine (December issue). December ah December, the craziest month of the year, full of endless to-do lists and unrealistic deadlines…
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Looking for a quick bite in West Perth? Dolce & Salato
Recently I’ve been doing a stint of work in West Perth where I was delighted to find a small café called Dolce and Salato, which I highly recommend.
Review of Public House: Great food with a free movie thrown
For years I’ve been driving past Public House and hoping to go inside one day. Well that day finally came. Now I’m not sure how I’m going to stop from going…
Review: The Dancer Movie about Sergei Polunin
In a weekend that included the Arcadia spider spectacular you’d think a movie, a documentary what’s more, wouldn’t have much chance capturing my attention, but then maybe you haven’t seen The Dancer. What…
Review: Phenomenal Lords of Lightning
If you’ve read the previous Arcadia Australia post you’ll know how brilliant it was, even more so if you went along which I hope you did. I promised another post…
Review: Surprises aplenty at phenomenal Arcadia Perth
I have to admit the thought of going to an outdoor music festival in 36 degrees heat was making me rethink my ticket purchase. I’m so pleased I didn’t, what…
Horseplay at Perth Pride Parade 2016
This year the Perth Pride Parade had the theme of #lovewins which I can understand, less clear though was the preponderance of horses. I mean, well, first there were these amazing steeds…
Wassup Dog food bliss
The other day I was late for lunch, nothing unusual about that but what was unusual was finding a specialist café that focused on meat dishes also providing a brilliant vegetarian…
A debate of stadium proportions
As I write this piece the nation is preparing itself for the 2016 Federal election, which means our media is festooned with debates about health, education and tax reform. Way…
Inaugural Australian Short Story Festival 2016
October 21 saw the usual assortment of WA writers venture out from behind their computers to soak up some new knowledge, inspiration and comradery. This time the event was the…
Café Society movie review
What do you expect from a Woody Allen movie? Rich scenery, lots of talking that contains crisp dialogue detailing a story about difficult love? Well if so his latest movie…
Pondering about … Food – book launch
The Ponder Room started as a space to share all those weird and wonderful thoughts that pop into your head, often when you’re pondering on the toilet. Over the years I was asked to review…
Saving your way out of poverty
The other night I went to a fascinating talk by some people I admire greatly. They’ve spent the last ten years building homes in Cambodia. No don’t switch off. You…
Student Runway Perth Fashion Festival 2016
Try as I might the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival always seems to come around before I’ve had a chance to get my hair done or trim down into peak form.…
Review Captain Fantastic movie
If you’ve ever pondered about walking away from civilization and home schooling your family then this is the movie for you.
Review: The Buttery Café and Homewares
I don’t get up to Joondalup very often but will definitely be going back now I’ve experienced this little gem, The Buttery Café and Homewares.
The Power Of A Book Review
There are moments in life that make all that hard work worthwhile … maybe, or maybe not. The creators amongst you will understand the absolute joy of turning a page and seeing…
Review Swiss Army Man movie
Swiss Army Man has become known as the movie with the farting corpse of Harry Potter. If that doesn’t make you sit up and take note maybe the fact that…
