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A blogger who rarely updates what is supposed to be a blog about building a house. If you want to ask me about owner-building a Harkaway house email johnsonhere@bigpond.com.

  • Silly Season post 1

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    Welcome to the Silly Season. This (I hope) series will be about silly things that will hopefully make you smile. Currently the weather here is quite silly for December in Australia.

  • It’s not the PM’s job

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    There is a media article out today accusing our PM of “sucking up to Americans” (i.e. Oprah) instead of helping Julian Assange*. Just so we are clear – Julian Assange is entitled to consular assistance while overseas, which I believe… Read More ›

  • You won’t be surprised to hear…

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    [Potential Trigger warning] … that a study has just discovered that rapists don’t usually have rapist tattoed on their forehead.  THE typical rapist is a charmer, not a misfit, new research shows. He is talkative, engaging and employed in a… Read More ›

  • When the author doesn’t take you along…

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    One of my favourite bits of cracking open a new book is being swept up in the story and carried along on an enjoyable ride to the end. Sometimes there are hiccups and it can be hard to get into,… Read More ›

  • Top Ten Australian Songs

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    via Peta in comments ABC radio in Canberra has been asking listeners to nominate their top ten Australian songs. This is the list they came up with. 10. It’s Because I Love You (Masters’ Apprentices) 9. And The Band Played… Read More ›

  • Princess Boy

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    I was expecting this to have so much fail and was actually pleasantly surprised.

  • An extraordinary woman

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    Eileen Nearne was never appreciated by her male superior officers. The way they speak of her is awful. Mark Dunton, contemporary history specialist with the National Archives, said a none-too-subtle sexism seems to blame. “Her training officers completely underestimated her,”… Read More ›

  • Thursday Cheezburger – Unimpressed

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    Continuing last week’s school holiday theme I give you “Unimpressed”. As in I have been unimpressed with some of the mischief my children are capable of.

  • True Mud

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    I’m not sure why, but Sesame Street have made a True Blood parody called True Mud. And here it is. Enjoy. And is this too much cleavage for Sesame Street? They thought so, what do you think? Have an enjoyable… Read More ›

  • The ‘but he can’t be’ meme continues

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    Brett Stewart is currently on trial on sexual assault charges. I haven’t read a lot about the case and I don’t have a firm opinion his guilt or otherwise as will be determined by the court. What I do have a… Read More ›