My Place
This book by Sally Morgan is listed as one of “Australia’s 100 favourite books” by the bookseller Angus & Robertson, and quite randomly fell into my lap when a friend from work brought it in and offered to let me borrow it. I’m glad she did, it was precisely the type of story I enjoy […]
Fear forecasts
For Christmas Hubby gave me the DVD set of Doctor Who Series 3, which I have just finished watching again (the first time was at a DW Club screening in Brisbane, although only the first six episodes; the second time when the series screened on ABC TV). Watching it again inspired me to browse the […]
Merry Christmas 2007
To Mum & Dad’s again this Christmas and it was a lovely peaceful day. The nieces and nephews were spending the day with their other grandparents this year, so it was just the five of us – Mum, Dad, Nan, Jo and me. I happened to see the kids on Christmas Eve though. I went […]
Worst jobs in history
There has been a series on the ABC about the worst jobs of the Victorian age – lovely jobs like vomit scooping, manure collecting, leather tanning. I reckon one of the worst jobs these days must be ISP support. I’ve dealt with some very nice and gracious people in my time on an ISP helpdesk, […]
Fantastic Rose
There’s a rumour that Billie Piper will be reprising the role of Rose Tyler in the next season of Doctor Who, will be simply wonderful to have her back. Nice little clip on Youtube for a “Rose fix”: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnhvLNwZ65M&rel=1]
The spirit of Christmas
Matthew 11:2-11 Today’s Gospel reminds us that the coming of the Messiah confounded everyone’s expectations. God’s answer to Israel’s prayers was no military conqueror or woldly politician but a humble preacher with a message of peace. During Advent let us attune our hearts to the peace of Christ, the true spirit of Christmas. – Fr. […]