Chasing a white Christmas Where I live on Australia’s east coast, Christmas falls smack bang in the middle of summer, and it's hot. So hot in fact Christmas Day usually involves a swim in the pool just to bring the body temperature down. If you’re lucky enough to be in an air-conditioned home, Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a room regulated at a … [Read more...]
Seattle and its love of literature
Seattle lays claim as being the city that gave rise to 'grunge' music - an actual rock music genre. Bands like Malfunkshun (1980), Melvins (1983), Soundgarden (1984) and Green River (also1984) kickstarted the Seattle grunge music scene. They pathed the way for bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana whose epic rise to superstardom is well … [Read more...]
What’s not to love in Seattle
Seattle is a city pulsing with an energetic vibe. And that’s not because it's the headquarters for two of the largest corporations in the world: Amazon and Microsoft. Nestled in between two imposing mountain ranges - the Olympics and the Cascade - bringing the rainfall Seattle is renowned for, Seattle is blessed with good looks as well as a … [Read more...]