A chocolate surprise at Gusti Restaurant
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be invited to Gusti Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Perth for lunch. On any normal day my lunch consists of a small…
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Home renovations of the future?
Yesterday I came across this and at first I thought maybe it was just something being delivered. But then I noticed the whirly gig on top of the container. It…
How to decide who should lead a nation (Re-branding Election night)
The Ponder Room remains a neutral zone, Switzerland on the blogosphere, but lately I’ve been pondering about elections, well it’s hard not to with all the media going on. The…
Gordon Street Garage Tastebud Tune Up
Arriving at Gordon Street Garage on a Friday night the first thing you notice is the buzz. A multitude of conversations all meshing into a one excited hum. Strangely though…
Something fruity is going on at the Art Gallery WA
If you go to the latest MoMa exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA you may be perplexed by one of the pieces on display, I was until the Director…
The Way, Way, Back shows coming of age stories never lose their magic
Whenever I see Steve Carell’s name on a film I get ready for a giggle, not so in The Way, Way, Back. Well actually that’s not quite true, there are…
The answer to one of life’s great questions found at Pica Bar and Cafe
In an earlier post (link) I introduced you to BF, the Maine Coon cat I met as I left the MoMa, Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond exhibition at the Art…
Unique way to keep your head warm in winter (job satisfaction #9 Perth Busker)
Monday … ponder this … its winter. The sun is shining on a beautifully clear blue-sky day. But the wind is absolutely freezing. It’s also strong enough to get you…
Things take a ghostly turn at Paper Cotton Leather Flowers Wood exhibition (Part 2)
Just a few more photos from the Form exhibition Paper, Cotton, Leather, Flowers, Wood Leather Midland Workshop Form Exhibition © 2013 The Ponder RoomMidland Workshop Form Exhibition © 2013 The…
Things take a ghostly turn at Paper Cotton Leather Flowers Wood Exhibition (Form: Part 1)
Last weekend I went to Form’s latest exhibition at the Midland Atelier site. The visit was organised by the Friends of the Art Gallery of WA. Entitled Paper Cotton Leather Flowers…
Position Vacant in Burger Restaurant: psychopaths welcome
I’ve driven past the Jus Burgers stores, winner of Best Burgers in Perth, many times and always wondered what their burgers were like. I finally made it into the Subiaco…
100 tips for a guilt-free Work Life Balance (Me Time now online)
Most of you will know I am passionate about helping people find more ‘me time’ and have more balanced lives. Last month I was invited to speak at a conference…
When is it good to be turned away from a restaurant?
One of the good things about the Innaloo strip (yes there is a suburb in Perth called Innaloo) is that it’s full of restaurants so you don’t have to book.…
How to be a cultured inner city cool cat (Main Coone)
So you want to be a cultured inner city cool cat hey? In tune with the latest trends or better still way ahead of them. Then you might want to…
Pink, The Truth About Love Tour (part 2)
Days on and I’m still raving about the Pink concert, her awesome voice, presence and how much she gave of herself to her fans. So as promised here are a few more…
Tarts Cafe revisited
Last year we held an Australian Society of Authors catchup in the boardroom of Tarts Café in Northbridge. The room was a perfect size and more importantly price … free for…
Pink, The Truth About Love Tour in Perth
There’s only one word to describe the Pink, The Truth About Love Tour ….phenomenal. So much to ponder about, I’ll have to fill you in next week, but in the…
Why iPhones should come with a safe sex warning
Last Thursday night I took part in a common modern day phenomenon … multitasking. Those of you who’ve read my book Me Time will be aware of the health risks I…
