I’m a member of the Microsoft Partner program, and a few moments ago Mr FedEx turned up at my front door with my latest Microsoft Action Pack update. A package from my favourite uncle Bill, if you like. The package …
Read moreNational Portrait Gallery, Canberra
I just spent a couple of days in Canberra, pretending to be a musician. I was playing a couple of blues gigs with Tony Pedrosa and Henry Swlinka as “The Hawks” and I took some time to visit the new …
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This morning I was privileged to be able to attend the memorial to architect Jorn Utzon, the designer of the Sydney Opera House. This was, appropriately, held in the Concert Hall in the Opera House, and was attended by many …
Read moreJazzfest – Trombone Shorty
Friday was my first day at Jazzfest. Crowded. Very bloody crowded, and I hate crowds. People everybloodywhere. Thousands of them. All of the venues within the fairground were very heavily patronised, but you note the crowds from well before …
Read moreThe Essentials
There are some things that I consider to be essential when visiting New Orleans. A visit to Cafe Du Monde is one. Several, actually, the place is that good. Check that as done. Another is Laura’s Candies. Their truffles are …
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