Author Archives: Leefe
Pannedemic
Pannedemic \Â panned-em-ic \ noun: When everyone criticises all you do and think, and you are getting sick of it.
Ginger is lost
A plastic Ginger Bread Man that is lost and waiting for someone to come find him again. Seen against a fence in Harris St, Ultimo.
The old and the weary
Saw these flowers left for ANZAC Day a week later, looking a little worse for wear, and though of The Ode [2].
Swine Fu
Swine Fu \ swahyn fu \ noun: An ancient martial art form practised by members of the pig family. Similar to the other animal styles of Kung Fu, but developed for porcine rather than to mimic them. This style is … Continue reading
Oporto, the new McDonalds
(in Marrickville anyway.) Went for a walk down Marrickville road in Marrickville a couple of days ago. It was interesting to notice the things that have changed since the last time I visited some years ago (and what hasn’t). I … Continue reading
Oracle devours the Sun, religious ferver over MySQL
IBM decided not to buy them, though Oracle seems to think it is a good idea. It will be interesting to see how the acquisition of Sun fits into Oracle’s host. One question that comes out of the acquisition is: … Continue reading
Pirate Bay sunk
The Pirate Bay court case if over, and the owners of the service have been marched down the plank. The four were found guilty of promoting copyright infringement (2, 3). Now, are the users of Pirate Bay to be deprived … Continue reading
Clouds over demolition
The few remaining buildings and chimney of the former Carlton United Brewery on Broadway, Chippendale. It was interesting to come back to Sydney after a year, and find the space opposite UTS raised to the ground. An expanse of open … Continue reading
If there is danger…
Sign from a carriage of a State Rail train in Sydney. The sign reads: Emergency Procedure 1. If danger present move to another carriage 2. If you are last close the door behind you 3. Inform guard or driver of … Continue reading
All roam leads to Rhodes
In my first month back in Australia I went out to Rhodes too many times. Buy stuff at Ikea. Buy stuff we didn’t have time for the first time. And the bring stuff back that needed replacing (though their replacing … Continue reading