Category Archives: culture and politics

Australia Day 2020

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

Today, the twenty-sixth of January, marks the national celebration of Australia Day. The date has traditionally been a hot one, as it occurs in the middle of summer. The twenty-sixth is a designated public holiday in all states and territories … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving twenty-nineteen

Posted on November 30, 2019 by

I must admit that I had limited ideas for this week’s post. I was prepared to move forward altogether when I sighted pictures of my relatives in North America. I just need a sliver of daylight to be inspired. I … Continue reading →

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2019 NRL Grand Final

Posted on October 12, 2019 by

Last Sunday evening, the NRL Grand Final played out at Stadium Australia with the Sydney Roosters edging out the Canberra Raiders. This is the twentieth successive decider held at the venue, which has hosted the tilt every year since being … Continue reading →

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On this day…

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

On this day in ’94, the NBA agreed to shorten the three-point line to twenty-two feet in a move to make offensive players score more. Air Jordan was one of the main beneficiaries, setting new career-highs in three pointers made … Continue reading →

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A Breaking Bad inventory

Posted on September 28, 2019 by

Today we’re going to review one of the greatest TV series ever made. Breaking Bad (BB) may have concluded in 2013, but it left a lasting imprint. I’ve watched every episode of the programme over the past two months. This … Continue reading →

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Sabado nights

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

Don’t let the title fool you: this post has nothing to do with nights. FYI the heading need not always reflect the article’s content. For instance, there is little or no catchers in Salinger’s novel. I am not here though … Continue reading →

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Fahrenheit 9/11 reviewed

Posted on August 17, 2019 by

Recently, I watched Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 for the first time. I’ve sighted this doco at the video shop before, back when renting DVD’s was still the norm. However, documentary filmmaking did not hold my attention in those days. Released … Continue reading →

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Stranger Things reviewed

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

I have a confession to make. I am Topher, and I’ve been hooked on Stranger Things (ST). There has never been more compulsive viewing than the sci-fi masterpiece. I remember watching every episode of Dexter but that is so last … Continue reading →

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Eagle

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

This post is a little tardy. Last weekend marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Moon landing. Five decades ago, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin supposedly became the first pair of earthlings to step foot on our night orb. There … Continue reading →

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NBA Finals Wrap

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

On Friday, the final game of the 2019 NBA season saw the Toronto Raptors edging the Warriors to win their first title. This was a fairy tale result twenty-four years in the making. In truth, theirs was a championship that … Continue reading →

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