Monthly Archives: May 2015

Concert review: Sufjan Stevens, Sydney Opera House

Photo by Jules Minnis via http://public-domain.pictures/ (He was looking older and sadder than this…) Monday night, 25 May 2015, we caught one of Sufjan’s shows at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Vivid Festival. Pretty amazing, he did … Continue reading

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Thor and Freyja Playing

Because there are not enough kittens on the internet:

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Food Diary: Doraji, Waterloo, Sydney

I’ve been dying to try this place out since a Korean acquaintance said it was his favourite Korean restaurant in Sydney. He said that the selection of appetizers (that come free with your meal) was unusual, and I’d agree with … Continue reading

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Food Diary: Besser, Surry Hills, Sydney

From what I can tell, Besser is making quite a buzz. I can see why: it’s got a ton of style and character, from the friendly Guido-esque waiters, most in fedoras, to a mix of high and low (metal plates … Continue reading

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Book Review: Patrick Gale’s Notes from an Exhibition

Notes from an Exhibition by Patrick Gale My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a novel about the death of an artist that allows an exploration of her family, with key themes of manic depression, the Quaker religion, artistic … Continue reading

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Relief for Nepal? Debt cancellation!

(My friend Sunil is circulating this article in response to Nepal’s crisis, and the second major earthquake to hit. I think it’s worth sharing around.) External debt is a cancer to Nepal: Cancel it now! I would like express my … Continue reading

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Book Review: Gary Shteyngart’s Super Sad True Love Story

Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart My rating: 2 of 5 stars My real rating for this book would be one star, but I think that’s unfair of me because I didn’t finish it. I used to always … Continue reading

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