a little fantasy * a little sci fi * a little love
It's hard to write a novel about 90s rave culture without mentioning music. You have to be careful not to infringe copyright. This has been a real issue with my story set around Sydney's Oxford Street in that era. I started by referencing songs without using their lyrics. Or I'd reference those lyrics without using …
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A few weeks ago we caught KISS. The last time I saw them I was covering up my pimpled face with make up back in the 80's. My teenage friends and I caught a youthful rock group playing out a comic book fantasy perfect for our age group. And boy, were our ears ringing as …
I have a saying about my long term relationship: Warren taught me to cook and I taught him the importance of having a proper Hi-Fi system in the house. And as a couple, we are mad about movies, music and entertaining, so both go hand in hand. But over the years, the few remote controls that sat in the …
You've watched me grow, often seeing I've matured a little before I notice it myself. You share your wisdom with me, and like a fool, I know what you're saying is true, but old patterns take time to change. You make me laugh at the times I need it. And at the times we both just need to …
I have a confession. I love music. I know that's not a surprise to some of you as I've been co-producing a community radio show with my partner for the last nine years, but I want to take a different slant on music in this post. Today I'm sharing songs about 'self love'. Now please, …
This morning I dug into my record collection and pulled out Oingo Boingo’s album ‘Dead Man’s Party’. From the opening track titled ‘Just Another Day’, Danny Elfman’s vocals soar. The title track followed as I sung the chorus while making my morning coffee. Shortly after it was time to flip the record to side two …
Last night was a good night. It started with a Chinese meal, but not just any Chinese meal. Probably for the first time in my life I ate this particular Asian cuisine in an upmarket restaurant. No basic Mongolian Lamb or Fried Rice. My partner and I dined on exquisite Vegetable Dumplings before our heavenly …
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