Conflict-tared
In late February I was riding my bike along a main street in the Perth CBD when I was stopped in my tracks. A massive machine was oozing hot black…
Author Glennys
Food Review: Garum Restaurant
Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown, word went out amongst my friends that Garum Restaurant had a happy hour. Situated within the gorgeous European-inspired Westin complex in East Perth, the restaurant…
Food Review: Kinky Lizard Espresso Bar
A few months back (and prior to Covid-19), the City of Perth relaxed their parking laws. As a result people could drop into East Perth for a quick breakfast prior…
Getting Lippy
Recently while watching a reality show I became obsessed with one of the participants lips. Every time she came on screen, I found myself staring at her philtrum, that are…
10 Lessons From Covid-19 About Life and Ourselves
Turns out Covid-19, the bug that crashed uninvited into our lives and refused to leave until we’d learnt our lesson, has actually taught us a thing or two. As we…
Covid-19 Hair
In March 2020 the Australian Government restricted haircuts to 30 minutes, making all women of Australia become more cognisant of the threadbare heads of our mostly male leaders. Clearly, it’d…
New Book: 25 Simple Canned Tuna Recipes, plus 8 exercises
After 20+ years of freelancing I guess I’ve learnt a thing or two. One of the most important is budgeting. Finding easy ways to save money, not just once, but…
New Book: Tips for Working From Home
It’s never been easier to work from home, and 20+ years’ experience has taught me you can have as much, or more success working from home, if you just set…
Food Review: Hearth Lounge Ritz Carlton Perth
The Hearth Lounge is located at Elizabeth Quay on the ground floor of the new Ritz Carlton in Perth. A few months back I popped in to catch up with…
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2020: Review, Info
Sweet sixteen, or so they say. This year Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe turns sixteen. Hovering under a financial cloud, and the threat of moving to another suburb, this unique…
Movie Review: Miss Fisher and The Crypt of Tears
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries was a huge success when it hit the small screen in 2012, garnering an incredibly loyal following across 220 territories worldwide. Their loyalty was rewarded with…
Movie Review: The Leunig Fragments
Perhaps like me you’ve been a Leunig fan for years. Perhaps you have a cartoon of his on your fridge, like I do. If so The Fragments of Leunig is…
Fringe World 2020: Review Bookish Comedy Show and 100 Years History of Dance
It is with a heavy heart I report that we’ve reached the last week of the 2020 Fringe World Festival. Noooo! This week I’m reviewing a unique comedy night and…
Perth Festival 2020: Tips for Perth Literature and Ideas
Two years ago the Perth Writers Festival reformatted into the Perth Writers Week under a new director. All change requires time to settle in particularly after the program made been…
Movie Review: Birds of Prey
The other day I finally got around to watching Suicide Squad and loved it, especially Harley Quinn, so it was hardly surprising that she got her own spin off. But…
Fringe World 2020: Review Tim Ferguson, Sandman and Flacco
It’s great to watch the new artists coming through, however there are some legends that you just have to see whenever they’re in town. This year I was thrilled to…
Fringe World 2020: Review Fuego Carnal and Adventures of Improvised Sherlock Holmes
With the first month of the new year nearly over I ventured out for week two of Fringe World. On offer, two very different shows, cabaret circus Fuego Carnal and…
Fringe World: Review Gingzilla and Primo Loco
One week into Fringe World 2020 and I’m already driving friends crazy about the shows they need to see. This week my two picks are Gingzilla and Primo Loco. Thanks…
