I’m loathe to focus on a particular aspect of Katherine Brabon’s novel, Body Friend, for fear of giving away an important aspect of the story (which is best revealed to readers in their own time). The particular aspect of the story that I won’t comment on is the central character’s two new friends, Frida and Sylvia, both of whom she meets while recovering from major surgery (Frida at the hydrotherapy pool and Sylvia in the park). Continue reading
01. I’m a day late because I’ve just returned from (R)Adelaide. The purpose of my trip? To sail on Brindabella. It exceeded all expectations. Already plotting how I can wangle a longer voyage. Continue reading
01. All Mondays should come with a Pool Pass. Continue reading
Sample Saturday is when I wade through the eleventy billion samples I have downloaded on my Kindle. I’m slowly chipping away and deciding whether it’s buy or bye. Continue reading
01. A visit to the NGV Triennial exhibition. I loved the Maningrida weaving; the spectacular life cycle of flowers by Japanese artist, Azuma Makoto; Jessica Murtagh’s nod to COVID via Athenian ceramic amphoras; and the marvelous confessions (‘I really hate Collingwood’). Continue reading
01. Barbie movie (complete with pink cocktails – granted, they involved Malibu – from The Budgie Bar). Seriously, this movie is everything. Hilarious, thoughtful, fun, a little bit sad (in a reflective way) – simply brilliant. Continue reading
Just to be clear, in the past, I’ve never had two tropical island holidays within one year (or even two, three, four or five years!) and I’m unlikely to be so lucky again… but 2023 has delivered ten days in Hawaii and a week in Fiji. Continue reading
01. I’ve been to numerous fashion exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria but I think Alexander McQueen has been the best – loved how his work was displayed alongside paintings, clothing and other artifacts that provided the inspiration for his collections. And the work and detail in the pieces was astounding. Continue reading
01. A day in Castlemaine: Continue reading
01. In my happiest of places. Continue reading