May 2011
3 posts
Work on the Big Ugly Project That Keeps Coming Back starts in earnest today - again. I really don’t want to play, but here goes nothing. #fb
That’s enough #logies for the time being. Why does it always seem like prom night?
For my recalcitrance the Royalty gods smote me with a particularly sticky migraine. Promise I’ll pay attention when Harry gets married. #fb
April 2011
16 posts
Cafe is abuzz with wedding. Can’t out myself to the old dears as an “anti-wedding” (their term). Cowardly, but one must keep the peace. #fb
Mad Melvin is indeed very mad about the wedding. You go boy. http://t.co/vc6Iwye (via @theollyman) #fb
Not a big channel 9 fan but must say the Today show’s ANZAC coverage was pretty good. Nice balance of past and present and great stories.
The two year old’s lunch: ham, cheese, chicken and chocolate. @ Kerrimuir Shops http://instagr.am/p/Def0f/
OK enough stuffing around. Time to hit the shops and stock up for Easter cooking. Doing a tandoori lamb shoulder. Or a curry? Or… #Fb
Another tough day at the office. @ Port of Bairnsdale http://instagr.am/p/DVASf/
Even the food’s arty at the Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell. @ So Swish Cafe http://instagr.am/p/DVcCD/
OK, so that was a long day. Pretty buggered. Think I might pull the plug on this night early.
Damn you SBS news: I made it this far without knowing the date of the Middleton/Windsor nuptials. Now know it’s sometime next week. #fb
On the road for most of this week. Really, really looking forward to the Easter break. #fb
Mr N puts the ‘03 Rowbottoms Shiraz in its place - the Horlicks beaker. #fb http://instagram.com/p/DM_rR/
Tonight’s viewing: Sarah Wiener’s Culinary Adventures and Italian Food Safari; I think my head is about to explode. #fb
And wine. Forgot to say wine. #fb http://instagram.com/p/C6KPz/
Is it bedtime yet? I hate the first days of “fall back”. #fb
So why didn’t Channel 9 show all the cricket and the presentation? Couldn’t be a ratings thing; it was Saturday and the middle of the night!
Picked up ‘100 Great Books in Haiku’ at the op-shop. The Metamorphosis: “What have I become?/Uncertain, Gregor Samsa/puts out feelers.” #fb
March 2011
14 posts
“I don’t run on me face.” Jonathan Brown you are a legend. #brisbanelions
Oprah might feel better about not leaving her ‘kernels’ in Fed Sq if she knew the crowd was really for David Marr’s human rights speech. #fb
The Groom’s head is about to explode: live World Cup cricket on the web and live AFL on TV-at the same time! #fb http://instagr.am/p/CfiUk/
Bugger! Making deals: if Tiges can pull one out I’ll keep tipping wk to wk, if not, I’m tipping the whole season in advance. #aflbluestigers
The Groom asked me to record the cricket, but somehow I think he’s not coming to bed before it’s done and dusted #Fb #wcc #cricketwidow
Isn’t there meant to be a big car race in this town tomorrow? Where is everybody; the streets are a bit empty?
So had a sliceathon too: Anzac Slice and Date Slice. Then capped off big kitchen weekend with Nasi Goreng a la cupboard. Deserve my G&T. #fb
Having a bit of a soupathon. Made a big pot of stock and now knocking out a potato, leek and cheese soup, followed by a chicken & veg. #fb
My current twitter feed is a mix of abject despair/impending apocalypse & first world bread and circuses. Need to disconnect for a bit. #fb
Maybe shouldn’t have listened to Ep 429 This American Life on morning walk. Struggled to stay composed most of the hour. Very moving. #fb
RT @glycotrainer: Panda bear, scared by earthquake, hugs a security guard’s leg :: http://twitpic.com/2erbrm
As a child in ’60s LA I thought the world was ending: duck&cover, riots, quake talk and war images on TV. Remember, kids are listening. #Fb
Visual comparison of recent major quakes. Ashamed to say have little idea how countries other than Aus recovered. #fb http://t.co/9O3pNqt
My sister’s fb post: “Quake puts Charlie Sheen’s antics into their proper perspective; hasn’t been top news story for at least 12 hr now.”
February 2011
5 posts
Sadly, new dog has history of aggression his owner chose not to share. His bite is worse than his bark & I have the scars to prove it. #fb
I’ve decided I miss having an alter ego. @sheilanarayan is a good twitter name for a dull public servant; unleash @bettythegeek.
Married to the restaurant game for 25 yrs so Valentine’s Day is a non-event. For me it’s dinner for one; for him a room full of twos. #fb
OK, dog walked, provisions laid in, blog updated, drink poured. Time for a Sunday afternoon cookup: first the Rendang, then the ratatouille.
RT @brisbanelions: @brisbanelions are excited to join the #AFL Twitter family. RT and help us spread the word and join the online pride. …
January 2011
0 posts
Brekkie on this lovely 1/1/11: eggy pie. (Obsession with pie maker will abate soon, I promise.) http://instagr.am/p/zO2u/
December 2010
3 posts
2010: it’s been an up and down kinda year, but I’m not complaining. Job, roof over my head, a new dog & a life full of love. Bring on 2011.
And just a tiny bit different. Looking forward to being home with the new doggie.
October 2010
11 posts
Catching up on podcasts and reading tonight; can’t bring myself to watch JWH on #qanda. #notqanda
Watched #qanda shoe throwing replay; have no regrets about my #notqanda stance. My stomach still knots up every time JWH opens his mouth.
If this ain’t gin & tonic weather nothing is. And, for once, I’m home in time for the ABC news - bonus!
Hopeful I’ve found the slayer to take on that motivation sucking demon in my brain. Just did week 1, day 1 of #c25k with @couch5k!
Was unintentionally i-less on my commute this morning: no iPad, iPhone or iPod. Read a book made of paper and felt just a wee bit unsettled.
Oh, is that what’s been ailing me? Better break out my zombie dance from Thriller. http://j.mp/aWAf7R
AND! Candied bacon, to get you ready for Halloween - Eyewitness Cook - Salon.com http://instapaper.com/zH2e7cr1D
OK, my head is about to explode: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with Candied Bacon. http://instapaper.com/zQx1rhr1q
Nunsuch has left the building: off to be a Carmelite nun. Doesn’t seem fair that she finds 14 sisters and I lose one. http://bit.ly/cc6IVL