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Marrickville Markets: Week 179
Sydney loves it markets and what separates the Marrickville Market from all the others is its distinctively alternative vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can pick up organic food and run into a...
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The Archibald Prize: Week 180
‘Penelope Seidler’ – Medium: acrylic on canvas – Artist: Fiona Lowry The Archibald Prize is one of the most prestigious arts awards in Australia. The annual prize is named after an Art Gallery of NSW...
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Nevada Test Site Tour: Week 181
Operation Teapot – Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office You should have seen the food back then. Only $2.50! Steak and lobster $5.00! Then- imagine- 10,000...
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Neon Museum Boneyard: Week 182
I was with my color photo class the very first time I visited the Neon Boneyard. Even before it became a proper institution, a museum with a visitor’s center and a security guard, the Boneyard was...
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Kayaking on the Occoquan: Week 183
My parents store two kayaks along the southern side of their house. One is red, the other is orange and the both of them are covered with a few days’ worth of cobwebs. It was hard to navigate them...
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Dress Cafe: Week 184
“Is it ok for Barret to see you?” Amy looked worried when she saw me come out of the dressing room in a strapless wedding gown. “He isn’t supposed to, right?” “Nah, it’s fine.” I replied as I glanced...
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Marina Bay Sands & Gardens by the Bay: Week 185
Barret grabbed the railing above his head as the train picked up speed. The Circle Line to Bayfront was an air-conditioned bubble packed full of locals and tourists. Aside from the announcements,...
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The Redfern Terrace: Week 186
Jason, the realtor, rocked up forty minutes late on his bike. He was in his early twenties and super keen about his job. “Because of the time of year,” he began as he led us into the house, “most of...
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Bondi to Bowling: Week 187
The Bondi to Coogee walk is one of the most iconic routes in Sydney. At 6km in length it packs an impressive amount of scenery in such an easily accessible trail. When my mom’s friend came to Sydney...
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Antenna Documentary Film Festival: Week 188
It’s nighttime at the Pheasant Valley Motor Lodge. A middle aged man with a suit and tie is using the phone when a wide-set man enters the room wearing a fedora and trench coat. The sparse room has a...
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Ride the Night: Week 189
Every now and then I have a very uninspiring week- the kind of week where I just want to lounge around the house in pajamas. I’m not saying that’s bad, but it just makes it hard to do my ‘new thing’...
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Inner House: Week 190
Sydney Open is an architectural ‘open house’ that happens once a year and allows unparalleled access to some of Sydney’s most innovative buildings. This year was the tenth anniversary of the Sydney...
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The Indigenous Literacy Foundation Trivia Night: Week 191
Round three began with quotes. “They danced by the light of the moon.” Hmmm…. Nope. Doesn’t ring a bell. “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Yet another blank...
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Homebrewing: Week 192
This is what I know about homebrewing: not much. It’s a hobby that interests Barret a lot, but I find myself drawn more to food preserving (although I’m no expert). Several months ago we bought some...
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White Rabbit Gallery: Week 193
“2010” – Xia Xing “I wish I could say WELCOME,” my tour guide enthusiastically cried, “but instead I can only say welcome.” Her arms dropped and shoulders slumped. “You’ve got on the wrong bus.” The...
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Vine: Week 194
The dinner had been a suggested surprise- as in I suggested to Barret that he should plan a surprise for our anniversary. It was a weekend morning when I caught him completely off guard with my idea...
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Government House: Week 195
If the architect Edward Blore completely had it his way, the servants would have had this view. That’s what happens when you dispatch architectural plans from London without knowing much about the...
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GoGet: Week 196
It was late afternoon in Berlin and I was browsing through a city guidebook. The shutters were pulled down and the only conversation occurring was drifting up from the street below. My two friends...
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Callala & Kiama Beach: Week 197
One of the first things I notice as we walk down the beach is the hermit crabs. They pop up from the white sand and retreat with the tide, head over heels, back into the ocean. All down Callala Beach,...
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Sri Venkateswara Temple: Week 198
The site in Helensburgh was declared divine because, “it is said the gods always play where groves are, near rivers, mountains, and springs and in towns with pleasure-gardens.” – Brihatsamhita In the...
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