Sex and the City (SATC) turned 20 last month. Yes, I'm late to celebrate the party because, life (and the city). But I wanted to acknowledge the milestone with a blog post, as it's been one of my favourite TV shows over the years and I feel compelled to share some pearls of wisdom from…
Retro
Cocktails and dreams: back to the 80s at 88mph
As an 80s teen and someone who saw Back to the Future three times when it was first released, AT THE CINEMA, I knew Canberra's new 80s-themed bar, 88mph, had my name all over it. I couldn't wait to go Back in time! (thank you Huey Lewis and the News). This new venture by owners…
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The lesson of 2016: Choose Life while you still can.
I drafted a fresh post about George Michael on Boxing Day, but before I could hit publish, another icon, Carrie Fisher, had died. People we don't know die every day, the loved ones of others. Sometimes it's someone dear to us and it's terrible. But when an icon dies, someone who may have occupied your thoughts and woven…
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Looking for George Michael
Hearing about George Michael's death yesterday was certainly a shock and made me remember all the moments I shared with him (in my head). But there was one moment I shared with him in real life. I don't know if "share" is the right word since George probably wasn't aware of my presence, yet I was…
Edited highlights: Dating advice books, tornados and cake
This time next week, Christmas will be over. I can't believe how quickly this year has passed. Soon all will be revealed about big changes happening at The Alexcellent Life, but for now, let's see what's happened in December. My mid-life crisis was exacerbated by going to Retro nightclub... This particular visit came complete…
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Princess Mary and Me
Last Sunday night, I didn't watch news reports about the Paris attacks. I watched Mary: The Making of a Princess, along with 928,999 other metro viewers. Apparently the biopic won its timeslot, outrating both Seven and Nine's special news bulletins. Media commentator/advertising guru Dee Madigan tweeted on Monday that there are 929,000 people who need…
