by your side
July 6, 2009
Tonight I am writing in another sympathy card, and hoping it will be the last one for a while…
sweetness
July 4, 2009
fizzy drink, soda pop, lolly water – whatever…
Once upon a time, Phillips and Stone manufactured their refreshing drinks in Bairnsdale and Orbost. The glass is smooth and opaque in places, after long exposure to the elements. It’s a long time since we measured things in fluid ounces, I feel lucky to have found such a local artefact so close to where it was made – and on one of my favourite beaches, half buried in the sand. Inside the bottle is a steam locomotive collectable card from Australian Licorice, Victoria St, Brunswick. I can imagine some folks having a picnic lunch, eating sweets, and having fun. Good times…
Parts of the Australian Licorice factory still stand at 342-8 Victoria St. Associated with MacRobertson’s, Rowntree, and Allen’s, the factory operated until 1985. Read more here.
cold hands, warm heart
July 3, 2009
The Gertrude Street projection festival is on again, we got through about half, enjoyed some fine beverages, and some excellent dinner. Home now, with a nice bottle of red, the heating and football on? Magic…
sunshine of my life
July 2, 2009
There are lots of people I’d like to hug tonight. Some are just out of reach, and others I’ll meet again some sunny day…Life and love, that’s all there is.
the healer
July 2, 2009
A strange day – wild winds, a broken tap, broken hearts. The winds will change sometime, I’ve ordered a new cartridge and spindle, and am sending much love to my friends. Sellotape is good, but there’s some things it can’t fix…
Not suprising that I’m listening to this today – the magic of John Lee Hooker and Santana. The blues have healed me many times…
vitamin c
July 1, 2009
Magnetic poetry – it’s not just for fridges anymore!
see-worthy
June 30, 2009
Sauntered thru a few shows today…a good thing too, as the wind down Smith Street was none too friendly!
Jessica Robertson’s In Perfect Worlds at Hogan Gallery: the darker side is acted out by a gang of dolls, posed to depict everyday dramas. Heartbreak? Cheatin? Revenge? Dreams of escape? All this and more – shot diorama style, with handmade props, daytime soap-opera wardrobes, and all the cool but cruel ‘tude you can handle. If you ever wondered what Barbie and her pals are really like – this show is a must see. Click here for the artist’s website, and a nifty slideshow…
Rhys Burnie at Collingwood Gallery:never look at hardwaste collection nite the same way again! Gorgeously rendered pics of bins, signage, weeds and all manner of stuff. Loved the use of graphite, and the subdued colours. Couldn’t help wondering about which alleyways and brickwalls are featured here, and whether the graf he depicts is his own, or a copy of something he’s seen. My favourite piece has already sold, I hope whoever bought #6 gives it a good home! Check out his site here.
wipeout
June 29, 2009
I don’t like today very much so far. Wide awake from 2:45 until the newspaper arrived. Sleep returned, with nightmares I can still feel. Thankfully, I can’t see them any more.
soul funk sunday
June 28, 2009
After a foggy start, today’s tres gorgeous in Northcote! Lots of sun, and some hot tracks on the stereo. Loving the Jamaica Funk compilation – 18 original 45s, packed full of sweet reggae rhythms and smokin covers of American tunes. Perfect for grooving in the kitchen, glass of wine in hand. The red pepper mint dip is done, and the sweetcorn chowder is smelling fabulous…
Click on the link for sizzling sounds!
au revoir, pinup queen
June 27, 2009
An unforgettable, tousled, lioness ‘do, that megawatt smile and killer physique…Farrah Fawcett – the poster gal on everyone’s wall, has left us. I loved her in Logan’s Run and Charlie’s Angels. How fab was her wardrobe, and how good did she look on that skateboard? Her decision to make an uncompromising film of her battle with cancer gained my enduring respect. May her spirit rest in peace.
