Some people have Halloween. Others celebrate Valentines Day with a bang. For us, it’s all about Oscars. For the past seven years we have hosted an Oscars party. We know the politics of the awards are fraught. We know all the cynical retorts. But there is something undeniably escapist about it as a spectacle. And […]
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There’s a lot about skiing that is ridiculous. I’m talking about the layers of clothing (today there were nine involved). The manacles of torture that are plastic boots. The way that your lip balm is always in the last pocket that you look in. And the fact that it’s virtually impossible to say that you’re […]
I love a wedding. I love the declarations of love and devotion. I love watching the groom’s face as the bride walks down the aisle. I love what their choice of music says about their quiet moments together. And I love the details. We winged our way to Sydney for the wedding of a very […]
‘Twas early on the morning of the night before Christmas…. and all through the house, lots was stirring. It might have something to do with The Hungry One’s 3 am conference call (gee willy whizkins the time difference between Sydney and NYC is a joy). It may have something to do with jet lag from […]
I’d like to introduce you to the gang of five. I’ve been packing. It’s for a month on the road- first to South Africa, then home to Sydney for some celebrations, then hopefully to my favourite place in the world for a few days. A perfect time away includes great people, great music and food. […]