My Favourites

Here you’ll find this and that - favourite places and things that catch my eye and give pleasure day to day. It could be a great cafe I’ve discovered, a wonderful place to stay, some beautiful flowers, music that I love listening to as I do the chores …

Inside the Minds of Animals

What a face! It now seems that what’s going behind those piercing eyes, in the mind of this bonobo, is far deeper and more complex than we humans have thought possible - up till now! Watch the video and you’ll see what I mean …

Listen to Boz Scaggs singing Look What You’ve Done To Me

Remember Boz Scaggs? Here’s a video clip of him singing Look What You’ve Done to Me. I play it when I need a stirring pick-me up … the voice alone intoxicates

Do French Women Age More Gracefully?

Do French women have all the secrets when it comes to ageing gracefully? Read this article from The New York Times and see what you think …

Lochiel House in Kurrajong - Such a Great Restaurant

It’s a wonderful feeling to return to a restaurant and find that the great memories you have are once again matched by the latest experience. Yesterday I called into Lochiel House at Kurrajong for another superb meal and thought I’d should remind you of just how good it is …

A Favourite - Eva Cassidy Singing It’s a Wonderful World

No words are needed - just watch and listen …

Listen to Dionne Warwick

Sometimes it’s good to go back and listen to a voice, a song … all sorts of memories and feelings arise. Usually it’s just a great feeling combined with a sudden urge to start singing along too …

One of My Favourite Spots for Coffee - With a View Too!

How often do you find yourself driving around and wondering where to stop for a really good cup of coffee in a great cafe? Well the coffee shop featured is one of my favourites in the whole of Sydney - read on and you’ll see why …