Remember how I was a judge at the 2025 Australian Gin Awards? My duties kicked off with tasting 21 barrel-aged gins at 9.30am, followed by a gazillion flavoured ones and finally the seven category winners to determine the Best in Show. You have to be super careful to spit them all out or you’d be... Continue Reading →

I bought a $7.50 standing room ticket to a book launch last night. The book, ‘Inside Out’, was written by my high school friends Tracy Chapman and Kathleen Folbigg. I meant to buy a sit-down seat, but I got distracted and they all sold out. When I got to the event, I wasn’t allowed into... Continue Reading →

Did I mention that I was talked into putting my apartment on the market? It was an accident, like all my major moves seem to be. The property market is going crazy right now, so I contacted the agent who sold my place to me to get a guide on what it's worth now. Well,... Continue Reading →

I accidentally wore my jeans back to front for most of yesterday. I went to Coles and everything. At one obvious point, I tried to put my wallet in my back pocket and there wasn't one. I thought it was a bit odd, as I was sure there were back pockets previously. I eventually realised... Continue Reading →

There's something super comforting about catching up with my old media buddies. Whether they worked in editorial, design, marketing or advertising ... or even the finance or legal department ... there's this connection between us that never severs. I was freaked out as a kid by a metaphysical concept I read about - a silver... Continue Reading →

I really don’t know how or when to stop. The Inner West Distillery Trail was officially launched by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne last night at Red Mill Rum and I scored an invite. So, of course, I attended. I was a bit knackered for the bus hopping required to get to Rozelle, but my... Continue Reading →

I went to a rum cocktail speed dating event last night at a tiki bar called Old Love's. There should probably be hyphens in that sentence, but I’m too tired. Yesterday was a bit hard core. Waking at 4.45am is never a great start. Then I walked the dogs, raced to work via Officeworks for... Continue Reading →

I think Australian Seniors might need a makeover, like the one Albo sought to secure his Prime Ministership. What exactly is Australian Seniors, you might ask? According to its website, Australian Seniors offers "innovative, quality and cost-effective insurance solutions for seniors  in Australia" from "the over 50s specialists".  The over 50s specialists? What the actual F are... Continue Reading →

I've been a bit lawless recently. I got a letter last week containing a $145 fine for driving at 57km per hour in a 50 zone. Ooops. The 50 zone is a major thoroughfare that lulls you into a false sense of 60 zone security. It’s very easy to forget and gently accelerate. I must... Continue Reading →

I don't invite DD to many drinks events these days because he lives light years away from the city. But I got an invitation a few weeks ago that said: "We’re excited to invite you to a special evening with Maker’s Mark and Matt Moran to celebrate the launch of Star Hill Farm Whisky – the first new mashbill and... Continue Reading →