Christine Down Under
Thursday, March 16, 2017
An era, a show and a legendary album
John Shortis and Moya Simpson’s playful sense of humour was evident from the moment I entered their Bungendore property. Their next-door neighbour’s gates featured a sign that read 'Ironing done here'. The wall plaque near Shortis and Simpson’s front door read 'Irony done here'.
Friday, November 25, 2016
Acknowledging Indigenous Heritage in the Palerang region
Recently, I wrote a blog about the restoration of The Carrington Inn. My article about the inn also appears in the District Bulletin's December issue. The District Bulletin reports on country living in the Palerang region.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
The Restoration of the Carrington Inn, Bungendore
Late October, I met Innkeeper, Richard Graham in the motel carpark of The Carrington Inn a few weeks after it had reopened.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Q and A for fans
Growing up, were you an avid reader? If so, what did you read?
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Country Muster
It's Summer, hot, and humid in my part of Australia. I've just come back from the Country Muster. The muster is a music festival held at our local showground and venues throughout the nearby township over this weekend.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
A Model for the Modern Woman
In the absence of a traditional blog, I thought I'd share this observation about images sold to women with you. Hope you enjoy it.
Friday, October 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: DUTI COMPANY - 2013 SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL
A highlight of the Sydney Fringe Festival for me was the performance by DUTI - a professional dance company based in Sydney. Interlude was choreographed and directed by Mathew Mizyed, founder of DUTI Company.
Friday, October 11, 2013
BETTER DAYS
Everyone has dark patches in life that can lead to retreat to a metaphoric dark cave. Hope and the possibility that circumstances may change can be instrumental in bringing a person out of that cave.
Friday, October 11, 2013
LIFE SONG (A VISION SPLENDID) lyrics
The song is available from CD Baby or iTunes. Hera the song on Internet radio
Friday, July 12, 2013
The Volley of It All
Wednesday night this week, I watched the Under 17s Western Australian versus New South Wales game in the National Volleyball Championships at the Australian Institute for Sport based here in Canberra. My niece is in the New South Wales team.