Allpress Espresso. 101 Villiers Rd, Padstow Heights. After a long time searching the green train line in Sydney for promising cafes, I’d all but given up finding anything that was putting forward a quality cup of coffee. I’d noticed a sign on Henry Lawson Drive that mentioned the cafe, and thought I’d try it out. …
Monthly Archives: October 2012
book: Religion for Atheists
Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer’s Guide to the Uses of Religion I picked this one up in the bible college library, having read some of Alain de Botton’s work in the past. Many books written from an atheist perspective (notably Dawkins’ The God Delusion) takes the stance that religion is entirely a bad thing for …
Benitos’ Cafe, Chippendale
Campos Coffee. 112-116 Broadway, Chippendale. In what was a car detailing place there’s now a cafe, and a new co-op bookshop. There’s a wide choice of sweets and pastries, and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Coffee is well-made – yet another Campos venue that’s churning out good work. View Larger Map
blu-ray: Red Cliff
Movie: Red Cliff I’d long heard of this John Woo movie, but not thought that it would be very good. It was only the offer to borrow the Blu-ray discs, and a rare consecutive free nights solo that meant I could take in both discs of this extravaganza. At 286 mins, it’s worth trying to split …
book: don’t think of an elephant
Don’t Think Of An Elephant!/ How Democrats And Progressives Can Win: Know Your Values And Frame The Debate: The Essential Guide For Progressives A friend recommended this book, and I managed to find a library copy and work my way through. It’s an easy enough read, with some profound things to say about the way …