Opinion

One of my favourite painters is d’Arcy Dolye. While I like many artists, Doyle captures the essence of my youth in country Australia in his paintings and reminds me of so many wonderful memories. Enough said. So I hope you enjoy his art as much as I do.        

Charles Brady King has a lot to answer for. For those who are unfamiliar with his name, his invention has surely aggravated you. He invented the damn Jackhammer. That incessant city noise that drives us all mad. As I write, a bunch of manly brutes are doing what they do best. Digging holes in the…

There are some recipes that were just made in heaven. This is definitely one of them. All you have to do is find a small portion of veal fillet and away you go. So, to the recipe. Generously salt and pepper, then brown the fillet of veal in butter over medium heat in a frying…

There is no doubt at all that football, or soccer as it is called in some parts, is the world game and is followed and played by millions. Often referred to as ‘The Beautiful Game’, it has a darker side that makes this title wear a bit thin. It is an unfortunate fact that football…

In recent days, I have been following the developments of the Occupy Wall Street movement and its opposition to corporate greed. Originating from a movement begun in Spain, this notion that our societies are being fractured by the overwhelming belief by Western governments and corporations that capitalism and profit are the only way to sustain…

As an incorrigible doer of the antithesis, and with a streak of rebelliousness that has always led me towards the opposite of anything, I tend to get on people’s nerves from time to time, especially those who are inclined to take the more traditional route to their goals in life. Hopefully, though, when I do…