Monthly Archives: November 2010

what would Victoria say?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by rustichello

Victoria in this case is not the deep south, home of Warnie and Hunters and Collectors. Victoria was, quite a long time ago now, the most astute cricket watcher I have known. She was quite a cricketer herself and I … Continue reading →

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long morning uphill

Posted on November 29, 2010 by rustichello

So Beargirl and I took ourselves off to Burning Palms last weekend, and we did allright. She did fantastically well considering she was obviously a bit overwhelmed by the sheer not urban-ness of the whole experience, by the distance (not … Continue reading →

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when do you say it can’t be done?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by rustichello

I’ve spent a lot of time recently, a lot of time, reading David Quammen’s Song of the Dodo, which is a game changing book, at least for me. The gross despoiliation of the Earth by our practices of an easy … Continue reading →

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I don’t need a cure

Posted on November 16, 2010 by rustichello

Many years ago, decades ago probably, I bought an import LP copy of Living Colour’s Time’s Up. It was, and remains, and incendiary album of polemic and authority. Not to mention just fantastic songs and awesome playing. And I think … Continue reading →

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crashing through

Posted on November 15, 2010 by rustichello

So two weeks into the fitness regime has seen about two and half kilos drop off and a good deal of discomfort endured. I’ve been alternating walking with gym visits, circuit classes mostly. Those classes are hardcore, especially on my … Continue reading →

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Sad and Old Smart Arses

Posted on November 15, 2010 by rustichello

Sorry is worthy of a good hard read. Telling the tale of Stevie Wright of the Easybeats and Friday on My Mind fame, it doesn’t expend energy on pointless textual analysis or even on the biographical arts. Marx seeks out … Continue reading →

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Itchy Feet for Kristina

Posted on November 15, 2010 by rustichello

So on the one hand I can’t possibly vote labor in the NSW March election, there is simply nothing to endorse. Except. Except on the other hand I want to vote for Kristina Keneally. She’s got a bit of zing … Continue reading →

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