Three years ago, I was lucky enough to see Leonard Cohen live in concert in Christchurch so when I bought tickets for this bonus return visit, I was expecting it to be something of a carbon copy of that concert. And I was OK with that: the 2010 show was amazing and an experience I […]
Cohen 2013: the same but better Read Post »
Since it’s the season of goodwill to all men, I will flex my festive tolerance levels and include businesses in that warm, fuzzy equation, too. For now. Like many people these days, if I need to contact a business my first port of call is the company’s official website. However, I’m not so keen on
‘Tis the season for giving (and receiving) Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Gather ’round children, as today we learn all about something from the olden days, that long ago time before Facebook and texting: how to behave like a real human being in public. I went to the ballet a couple of weekends ago and it was awesome:
You’re missing the fit Russian blokes in tights Read Post »
I’m looking great, apparently. No, really: everyone keeps telling me how good I look at the moment. It’s lovely to hear it, and I suppose I probably do look a tad healthier than I did a year ago. And even better, I’ve managed to control my normally inbuilt sarcasm and have refrained from responding to
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) All the hoo-hah that has erupted over the trolls invading the Southland Trader Co Facebook page is a good example of why we all should be careful about our online privacy. If you upload photos to a social network site such as Facebook, you need
Don’t let the trolls in Read Post »
Why did the koala bear fall out of the tree? He had no arms. Why did the second koala bear fall out of the tree? He was holding onto the first koala. Why did the third koala bear fall out of the tree? He thought it was a game. Why did the girl fall off
Four-part koalatastrophe Read Post »
