Monthly Archives: May 2026

Dad died in February 1999. A few years after his death, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held at the National Gallery of Victoria. Almost all of his paintings were displayed in the exhibition. He was ‘speaking’ to us … Continue reading →

If I had to do a three-word review of Guts, I’d write ‘engaging, illuminating, unsatisfying’. Engaging, because reading it is like listening to Melissa Leong talk. After no interest whatever in Masterchef, last year we watched the whole thing and … Continue reading →

Along with many others in analysis, I learned to honor the world of dreams, of active imagination, and begin to ask questions such as “But what is that choice in service to inside?” A simple enough question, but it begins … Continue reading →

After reading so many Margery Allingham crime novels, I thought I’d find out about the writer herself. But The Adventures of Margery Allingham is a bit of a misnomer, really. Though in the Albert Campion novels, events move at breakneck … Continue reading →

She pulls me towards her and says, “Irv, don’t forget I’ve been living in pain and misery for ten months now. I’ve said to you again and again that I cannot bear the thought of living like this any longer: … Continue reading →