Author Archives: andyq

Bike Bashing on Media Watch

Posted on 24 September 2013 by andyq

Friends informed me that I was on Media Watch last night! Luckily both a video and transcript are up online. A number of weeks ago, I was incensed to read about the misinformation that the Daily Telegraph is putting up … Continue reading →

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Romanesco Broccoli

Posted on 22 August 2013 by andyq

So, we’re down at the fish market getting supplies for the first course of a progressive dinner (as you do) and there’s a tray in the produce store, beautifully displayed of ‘baby cauliflower’. Except that there are at least three … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Chur Burger

Posted on 14 August 2013 by andyq

Step into hip. Because this is one of those hot places of the moment. It’s been much lauded in the press, and so much that I’ve been spotting those ‘this restaurant is too popular so I’m going to go against … Continue reading →

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Concerts I went to 2010–2012

Posted on 26 May 2013 by andyq

At an Eros Ramazotti concert in Oct 08, I was musing at the amazing artists I’ve seen from around the world, and while around the world. I thought I’d indulge myself with a list of concerts of famous, obscure, alternative, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Galeano’s Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone

Posted on 13 April 2013 by andyq

Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone by Eduardo Hughes Galeano My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read Eduardo Galeano’s Memory of Fire trilogy when I was in my late teens. I wore it with pride, as it seemed to represent … Continue reading →

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That old ‘ise’ vs. ‘ize’ chestnut

Posted on 13 April 2013 by andyq

I love my new career as an editor and copywriter. Looking at the ins and outs of language and how it changes with time and geography fascinates me. Raised in Canada, of course we knew that there was a difference … Continue reading →

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A client describes her reiki treatment

Posted on 23 March 2013 by andyq

Natasha came for a treatment with Reiki Surry Hills in March 2013, and had a particularly powerful experience, which she’s allowed me to share with you here. ‘During reiki, it felt very powerful. I felt very relaxed and it felt … Continue reading →

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Welcome Maneki-Neko.

Posted on 17 March 2013 by andyq

You know, I always wanted a Maneki-Neko, a Japanese fortune cat, or money cat, or lucky cat, he goes by many names. I find him endearingly tacky, and he reminds me of Japan (which I love), or even little shops … Continue reading →

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It’s not me, it’s you: Office: Mac 2011 = Crazymaking

Posted on 15 March 2013 by andyq

4 Feb 2013 As an editor, and a mac user, the main tool of my trade is Office: Mac 2011. I wish I had a better tool. Regularly, my documents will suddenly show me a blank dialogue box. Then the … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Rickie Lee Jones at the Factory Theatre

Posted on 12 March 2013 by andyq

I’ve always found it interesting how we’re drawn to what type of music. It doesn’t matter whether we’ve shared life experience with the singer, or can even understand their language to be drawn in and then either like, or even … Continue reading →

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