Henry Pickavet

13
Apr

A Lady Named Quentin

Update: It's a big day for Australian women, said the new Governor-General Quentin Bryce, as she is the
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10
Apr

If This Doesn't Make You Wanna Write

I just spent some late-night, insomniated hours working on the outline for my book (aren't you supposed to
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08
Apr

Lingua Aussie: I Said 'Brekkie'

Australians would shorten an abbreviation if they could. In fact, I'm sure there are examples of such a
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05
Apr

They Call It 'Footy'

Some of you may have heard the word "rugby." It's a very popular sport outside of
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31
Mar

Girls, It's Okay To Wear Boys' Clothes! Hooray!

A New York Observer article recently declared, it seems, that the prevalence of women wearing men's clothing is
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25
Mar

Home And Some Stats

I made it back to our place in Brisbane Monday afternoon. When my head finally hit the pillow, everything from
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12
Mar

Will Sing For a New Finsky

The new five-dollar bill is due this month, and I bet I'll be back in Brisbane before one
04
Mar

Naked Cricket

I leave for three weeks, and in my town, a mere bus ride away, and I miss this (Paul Harris)
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04
Mar

'West Wing' Page From Today

Fans of the West Wing , the ones who made it through that kind of boring season toward the end of
28
Feb

24 Hours of Flying

Been gearing up for my trip to the States all week. Tomorrow I leave. I will be flying and waiting