It's a source of real irritation to me that, no matter how much you spend in an Australian shop, no matter how high-end, the likely greeting by the shop assistant at the till will be "Just these today?". Once I was shopping for a whole new work wardrobe, assisted by a personal shopper. Even with … Continue reading a valued customer
culture & music
heartbreak… 21st century style
It was a brief, but short-lived, love affair. A chance encounter online then, finally, a hurriedly-arranged reunion on Australian soil. The few weeks of anticipation dragged as my impatience rose and my expectations fell. How could it be the same as the last time I'd seen him, back in London, so many years ago? I … Continue reading heartbreak… 21st century style
return to forever
I have to commence this post by stating that I am not a jazz aficionado, but when Orlando gets that excited about a gig, you know it is going to be worth it. Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Gambale assembled in Melbourne for the Return to Forever IV tour, and we were … Continue reading return to forever
irish christmas songs
Well, I am not sure if you are expecting Daniel O'Donnell or Enya, but here are some of the best Irish Christmas tunes of recent years. Christmas Countdown – Frank Kelly: those of you who are not Irish will know Frank Kelly as Father Jack from Father Ted. Worth listening right to the end, just … Continue reading irish christmas songs
Máiréad Doyle 