Politics, you old bastard, I’m sick of being disappointed by you. Sick of it, hear me? Sick of it!
Sure, during non-election years I grow complacent about you; I overlook your many flaws, I think, “Maybe we can make something of this relationship after all…”
But then election year arrives, and you’re back to your old tricks [...]
Archive for March, 2007
The Perils of Group Action
Published by March 14th, 2007 in Dispatches from another world and The Utterings Of The Holy Grape. 1 CommentI’ve always liked stories of grand quests, of heroes and villains, and great battles, and mythical creatures and places all set in worlds much like that of the Lord of the Rings. So it’s not surprising that I used to love playing Dungeons and Dragons with some mates during Uni. I really enjoyed it but [...]
6. Creative Exchange - “Classical Vs BodyRock”
Published by March 11th, 2007 in Burnt Offerings. 0 CommentsSAI LI FROM SHANGHAI HAS LOGGED ON.
[08:31:02 AM] Sally says: Hi there Darren, got feedback from the client about the creative for their product and brand launch.
[08:31:14 AM] Darren says: Hi Sai Li, that was quicker than I expected. Which one of the options do they want to run with or have me work [...]
The Adventures Of Midnight and Saturday: Sometimes it is just you
Published by March 9th, 2007 in Burnt Offerings. 0 Comments“I have this dictionary,” said Murray @ Midnight into his mobile phone’s tiny mouthpiece.
“That’s fascinating,” replied Darren Saturday’s disembodied voice, with an added yawn at no extra charge. “I have this growth between two of the toes on my right foot, but I’m not bothering you about it, am I?”
“I’ve seen this alleged growth of [...]
Dear Mr. Midnight
I am struggling with an ethical dilemma in regards to lost or misplaced money.
When is it alright to take the money and run, if ever.
Like for instance - if someone drops some money in front of you on a street, say $20, would it be reasonable to expect most people will attempt [...]
SAI LI FROM SHANGHAI HAS LOGGED ON.
[14:43:10 PM] Sally says: Check Check Test One Test One Test One Two.
[14:43:15 PM] Darren says: Sai Li? Where’d you go last time?
[14:43:17 PM] Sally says: Roger Dodger That Big OneOFourO!
[14:43:22 PM] Darren says: How can I help you Sai Li?
[14:43:26 PM] Sally says: ready for upload of [...]
The Reassuring Sameness that is Starbucks & MacDonalds
Published by March 5th, 2007 in The Utterings Of The Holy Grape. 6 CommentsI understand Midnight hates Starbucks. I really do. I’ve seen him hate them. It’s not pretty but like a road accident, you can’t turn away and move on. And then the police arrive and the police report reads….
Hating Starbucks.
Is it because of it’s ‘cookie cutter’ business approach? It’s street-wide world-wide coverage? Perhaps the considered sameness [...]
The Marmalade Fusion is just TIP TOP
Published by March 4th, 2007 in The Utterings Of The Holy Grape. 1 CommentIt doesn’t really seem to matter if your talking about fashion or cuisine, music, film genre, or a particular styling approach to something – it’s all acceptable and valued as long as you add the magic word into the mix you’ll be just fine. That magic word is FUSION.
Extending on that, you can also [...]
4. Creative Exchange - “I Need You Tonight”
Published by March 4th, 2007 in Burnt Offerings. 0 CommentsSAI LI FROM SHANGHAI HAS LOGGED ON.
[11:00:06 AM] Sally says: It’s the desert flower from the Pearl of the Orient - it is the Sai Li!!!
[11:15:18 AM] Darren says: Hi there blossom, we are running real late today so I’ll just dive straight in with the rework with INXS as requested.
As guests enter the [...]
It’s a macabre image. I’m sitting in The Fish Kitchen in Annerley, waiting for my takeaway order to be cooked. I’m looking out through one of their windows - the glass is frosted, but there are clear patches in the shape of fish emblems in each window through which you can see the outside world. [...]
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