Anyone who’s tried to take a picture of their pet will know that it can be something of an ordeal. Sure, your average house cat doesn’t appreciate the intricacies of apertures and shutter speeds, but he certainly knows that there’s something going on. Some creatures turn their heads away, while others are fascinated by the camera and walk straight towards it, leaving you backpedalling while you fumble desperately at the focusing ring. Continue reading
Voting in the Australian election at the Australian consulate, and wondering whether it’s worth the trouble. Continue reading
In which a tube of toothpaste leads by a strange series of mental twists and turns to a political epiphany. Continue reading
I’ve never once felt really unsafe in New York; but nor have I ever doubted that all I’m seeing is the surface. There are layers and layers, undercurrents that you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for. Continue reading
Encounters with Brian Wilson and Gil Scott-Heron, and ruminations on the evils of the music industry. Continue reading