Tag Archives: Midsumma

Belmont Rocks Chicago.

Posted on December 7, 2022 by greg

Summer of 1985 at Chicago’s Belmont Rocks by Doug Ischar from his out-of-print book “Marginal Waters“. “Since even before the early days of modern gay movement, the Belmont Rocks were a place to call our own. The lakefront stretch of … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney and Wings in Australia 1975.

Posted on November 20, 2022 by greg

Ever since I can remember, even before I had hair I could sit on, I used to wander around record fairs and shops with my ‘Wants list’. A sheet of paper where I had listed in order of desirability, all … Continue reading →

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‘Horse gone absolutely fucking mental’. Sons and Daughters, fine art Lithographic Prints.

Posted on November 11, 2022 by greg

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Long to rain.

Posted on November 9, 2022 by greg

Do I like the Royals? No (mostly). Am I utterly fascinated by the ferocious, stubborn, violent power and pearl clutching drama and hysteria? ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY. What is playing out right now as the rein transitions to King Charles III is a … Continue reading →

Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

Posted on October 10, 2022 by greg

Happy fiftieth anniversary to the pioneering kids TV show Hey Hey It’s Saturday. In 1970’s staid, backwards, bogan, conservative Australia, this was just the show the kids of Australia needed to wake them up to thinking outside the square. In … Continue reading →

Hatchet.

Posted on August 23, 2022 by greg

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The Princess.

Posted on August 14, 2022 by greg

A movie review. Tuesday 21st of November 1995. I was busy at work that day, but my focus was on only one thing – watching Diana’s interview which was going to be broadcast live in Australia at the same time … Continue reading →

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Barbara’s out of control baby!

Posted on July 7, 2022 by greg

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Orange is the new black.

Posted on July 7, 2022 by greg

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Tug of war. 40Th Anniversary.

Posted on April 27, 2022 by greg

Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the release of Paul McCartney’s Tug of war album. The album is filled with nostalgia for me, I was seventeen, and on my first tropical holiday when I purchased it at Tolmies record store … Continue reading →

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Whippy spinout.

Posted on April 27, 2022 by greg

Hey the camera loves you.

Posted on April 27, 2022 by greg

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Linda McCartney, a remembrance on what would have been her eightieth birthday.

Posted on September 24, 2021 by greg

Today on what would have been Linda McCartneys 80th birthday. They say beware meeting your heroes, lest they disappoint. I’m here to tell you, sometimes that concern is unwarranted. I’m one of those strange breed, a Paul/Linda/Wings fan as much, … Continue reading →

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Pandemic pondering.

Posted on September 24, 2021 by greg

Brilliant! The Dunning-Kruger effect explained in the link below. This also ties up my thoughts on the current state of play. Basically, large tracts of the population have no experience or concept of ‘Sacrifice’. They/we, by and large, for the … Continue reading →

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Herr hair.

Posted on August 4, 2021 by greg

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For beauty.

Posted on August 4, 2021 by greg

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Dreams.

Posted on July 19, 2021 by greg

I think sometimes in moments of stress and anxiety, our bodies and minds need a little breather from reality. At times, these moments can be found in dreams. I just woke from one such dream. A few friends and I … Continue reading →

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We’ll meet again.

Posted on July 19, 2021 by greg

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We’ll meat again.

Posted on July 19, 2021 by greg

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Is ‘Quash’ a less invasive ’Squash’?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by greg

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Britannia waives the rules.

Posted on July 19, 2021 by greg

Who knew Britannia delivered The Queen, Prince Phillip and Princess Anne to Wollongong in 1970, well, Port Kembla harbor to be exact. I was five years old, and I have a vivid memory of standing on the north eastern side … Continue reading →

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Beryl gone wild!

Posted on May 24, 2021 by greg

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PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, and the problem of celebrity endorsement.

Posted on May 23, 2021 by greg

A Saturday morning musing. Me being me, I’m loving all the Royal chaos and drama, but also, I must admit, I’m feeling ‘VERY’ uncomfortable with Harry and Oprah etc discussing trauma, PTSD, anxiety etc. Is part of it me being … Continue reading →

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Black and white Museum Station.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by greg

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My favorite hair hoppers.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by greg

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Red.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by greg

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Tentative.

Posted on January 31, 2021 by greg

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Manly.

Posted on January 31, 2021 by greg

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Hair hopper.

Posted on January 31, 2021 by greg

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Jerri Blank.

Posted on January 31, 2021 by greg

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Moonlight on the water, Fairy Meadow beach.

Posted on January 31, 2021 by greg

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With friends like these, who needs enemas.

Posted on January 24, 2021 by greg

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Ugly Dave Gray.

Posted on January 24, 2021 by greg

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Masking.

Posted on January 24, 2021 by greg

My first prolonged period of ‘masking’ today, medical face masks I mean. Things I learned: 1) Eating a wonderfully aromatic cheese and garlic gnocchi for lunch is nice, however, reliving the aroma for five hours, it kinda loses its allure. … Continue reading →