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Ink sketch of Victorian lady's coat, Russian text.

Dressmaking for the Obsessive

By Anna on 2014-07-23 • ( 7 )

One for the dressmakers, costumiers and historians among us: an unexpected family treasure unearthed.

a beam of light like the Bat Signal but the symbol shown is the RSS symbol

This Sunday in Centennial Park, Sydney, is the Eastside Ride. From 9am to 3pm, Loch Avenue South area. Free music, yoga, Try2Wheels and general outdoorsy happy vibe. Tina Harrod will be playing at 2pm. This is a family event, with a bit of something for everyone. In support of green living and community togetherness.

Why the Opal Card could be a bad thing.

By Mindy on 2013-10-12 • ( 21 )

Is the new Opal card all it is cracked up to be and could it end up costing you more?

A very small child in a bright pink parka, viewed from behind, with a bright pink rifle slung on her back.

Quick link: Adults Who Give Children Guns

By Anna on 2013-05-08 • ( 9 )

From my friend Mel, an Aussie living in Philadelphia:
Adults who give children guns are as bad as adults who give children porn.

I missed the solstice!

By tigtog on 2011-12-22 • ( 2 )

It was about seven hours ago, and I meant to schedule a post to publish at the exact time, but life got in the way. Whatever your cultural/religious/astronomical orientation, may the turning of the calendar lead only to better things for you.

Repost: Nice Guys (TM) redux and what makes an ideal husband and father

By tigtog on 2011-09-19 • ( 31 )

Colour us as unreasonably demanding, but women do tend to want a little bit more than a guy who simply refrains from being nasty like it’s some great sacrifice (which implies that he might just stop refraining from being nasty if he doesn’t feel appreciated enough, so watch it).

A coffee cup, almost empty, sits on a saucer with a spoon. It's resting on the slats of a wooden table. Image by doug88888 on flickr; used with a Creative Commons license.

Building community

By Chally on 2011-09-16 • ( 18 )

Hello, gentle readers! I’m Chally, and I’m the newest blogger around these parts. I’m a university student and freelance writer based in Sydney who is very fond of Doctor Who (well, of course), theatre, baking, literature, guinea pigs, and all… Read More ›