One of Elizabeth Jolley's biggest fans is Helen Garner, as I have said before. Garner often mentions Jolley, and my current read, the second volume of her diaries, One day I'll remember this, is no exception. She writes: Elizabeth Jolley's new novel, My father's moon [my review]. She re-uses and reworks images from her earlier … Continue reading Elizabeth Jolley, Hilda’s wedding (#Review, #1976 Club )
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Six degrees of separation, FROM The lottery TO …
Another month has gone, and we in Canberra, New South Wales and Victoria are still in lockdown. However, with vaccinations proceeding apace, the end is in sight, we hope. On the plus side, it is spring, and the blossoms are out - and daylight savings starts this weekend which I love. I know that for … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The lottery TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Second place TO …
Little did I know when I wrote my last Six Degrees, that I would have just completed three weeks of lockdown when writing my September edition, but that's, indeed, where I am. I am aware that among most eastern state Australians, the ACT has been relatively lucky. However, we have been feeling for some time … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Second place TO …
Bill curates: Mary Church Terrell’s What it means to be coloured …
Bill Curates is an occasional series where I delve into Sue’s vast archive, stretching back to May 2009, and choose a post for us to revisit. In 2011, when today's post was first published, Barack Obama was in his first term as President and then Senate Majority Leader, Republican Mitch McConnell, was pursuing a scorched earth policy of … Continue reading Bill curates: Mary Church Terrell’s What it means to be coloured …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Postcards from the edge TO …
I love August. It's still winter but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and when I say "light" I mean it literally as suddenly, it seems, we start to see the lengthening days. We also know that the first spring blossoms are about to give us joy. These are pluses … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Postcards from the edge TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Eats shoots and leaves TO …
Now we come to July, and we Aussies have one month of winter under our belt. Woo hoo! But, enough weather report, onto our Six Degrees of Separation meme. If you don't know how it works, please check out meme host Kate's blog - booksaremyfavouriteandbest. The first rule, as most of you know, is that Kate … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Eats shoots and leaves TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM The bass rock TO …
It's June downunder - well, I suppose it's June everywhere! - but here, downunder, June also means winter, so, wah! Oh well, the sooner it starts, the sooner it's over! And, while we are suffering it, we can aways enjoy fun blogging things like our Six Degrees of Separation meme. If you don't know how … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The bass rock TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Beezus and Ramona TO …
Happy May Day, everyone, not that we celebrate it here in Australia. Still, it's a day with some fascinating traditions so I'm at least going to mark it! And now, having done so, I will get onto our Six Degrees of Separation meme. If you don't know how it works, please check out meme host … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Beezus and Ramona TO …
Bill curates: Best Young Australian Novelists
Bill Curates is an occasional series where I delve into Sue’s vast archive, stretching back to May 2009, and choose a post for us to revisit. Today, what I'd like to know is where do all the Best Young Novelists go? Emily Maguire, who's featured in this post from 2013, wrote one about Gundagai a few years … Continue reading Bill curates: Best Young Australian Novelists
Arthur Gask, The passion years (#Review, #1936Club)
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a Monday Musings in support of Karen (Kaggsy's Bookish Rambling) and Simon (Stuck in a Book) #1936 Club, which involves participants reading, posting and sharing books from the chosen year.The #1936 Club has been running, 12-18 April, which means it is about to finish. In my post I … Continue reading Arthur Gask, The passion years (#Review, #1936Club)
