A very moving sunset (Valentines Day 2012)
What better way to spend Valentines Day than watching the sun set? If you’re in the east it’s over the hills and in the west it splashes down into the…
Author Glennys
Whitebait Fritter Shame (Waitangi Day 2012)
Monday was Waitangi Day, Australia Day for kiwis, and what better way to spend it than submerge some wee fish into a batter. © The Ponder Room Ingredients250g New Zealand…
Lions versus Monks (Chinese New Year 2012)
According to the horoscopes this is the year of the Dragon – the Water Dragon. The Dragon is a symbol of power, wealth and intelligence, while the water element helps…
The Great Australia Day Battle 2012
Sometimes being patriotic is tough and that was certainly the case this year.The first battle was fought before my head even left the pillow. After days of sticky 40 degree…
Put your hands in the air …. (Stirling Farmers Market #2)
Is it me or do these photos also have you pondering …..Is armpit airing a byproduct of living a healthy lifestyle?Are they privy to some new consumer psychology finding about the…
Consumers get fresh (Stirling Farmers Market #1)
The following article also appears on http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/I have to admit the thought of exploring the Stirling Farmers Market on a steamy 36 degree, thunderstorm induced morning, didn’t have me bouncing…
When death stares are essential (Hopman Cup Ball #5)
A break in eating and dancing signalled it was time for the auction to get underway. As usual the quality of the items was unbelievable. My tiny brain simply can…
After all it’s only human nature (Hopman Cup Ball #4)
When I read that the Australian band Human Nature (Human Nature) was going to appear at the ball I have to admit I wasn’t fazed either way. Even though they’re doing great…
A ball in the hand is worth …? (Hopman Cup Ball.. ball #3)
I know a Ball is an excuse to bring out the bling, but seriously this is ridiculous. During the dinner two models walked around the tables giving us the opportunity…
Why menu writers should pick their words carefully (Hopman Cup Ball #2)
Having settled myself and said hello to my fellow guests I took a moment to read the menu and have to say I was a tad concerned. The entre sounded…
The four letter word … Ball (Hopman Cup 2011 #1)
Sometimes, in a rare moment, my desk is graced with the presence of an important looking envelop. One without a clear window signaling the inherent request for money. My passion…
True inspiration at 2012 Hyundai Hopman Cup
Ponder this ….You’re invited to the Players Welcome Party at the Hyundai Hopman Cup would you go? What if you happen to be in Florida when the invitation arrives? The…
24 years of head turning
For the past 24 years my year has begun with copious amounts of head turning, left right, left, right and the occasional up down. The reason… the Hyundai Hopman Cup…
Praise be to the small food gods
After a month of luncheons and festive catch-ups I’ve finally managed to push my chair back from the collective Christmas table. With minimal movement, so as not to cause a…
Magical Reindeer Appendages (Burswood Casino Christmas display)
This photo was taken at Burswood Complex or should I say Crown Perth, where I sat watching people have their photo taken underneath the reindeer, usually gravitating towards its hind legs. As…
Christmas doves
After a year of kookaburras and ducks…. It seems nature decided to end the year by turning my garage into a manger with the birth of two doves …no turtles…
Finally a see through Stig (Top Gear Live Australia Part 4)
And to finish off … for anyone who wanted a peak inside Stig … © The Ponder Room
Essential ingredients for a good game of soccer (Top Gear Live Australia Part 3)
A ball … © The Ponder Roomplayers© The Ponder Room © The Ponder Roomgooooaaallll© The Ponder Roomand an argument with the ref if you don’t win© The Ponder Roomyep, nothing…
