Horace who? And why is he using his hair as a scarf? [An unusual title for a post about journalism]

I don’t even know where to start… Firstly, who the hell is this guy?!?! Secondly, why would someone wear glasses that are, literally, smaller than their eyeballs? Thirdly, I never knew mullets were that old! And, lastly, is that neck hair, chest hair, chin hair, or just his mullet being wrapped around the front of his… Read More Horace who? And why is he using his hair as a scarf? [An unusual title for a post about journalism]

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Matthew SavidesLeave a comment

Death by squash

I’m excited about next week. For the first time in several years, I’ll be playing in a squash tournament — the Berea Rovers “Coastal League” tourney kicks off, and I’m thrilled. You see, I was always pretty decent at this squash thing. I played age group squash for Border from U/13 level right through to U/19. I… Read More Death by squash

January 19, 2016 Matthew SavidesLeave a comment

Family, farms and getting fat

As you might or might not know, the past weekend was Easter Weekend. There are public holidays galore — okay, there are two of them. Whatever. — and that means that people can have a jol. Ordinarily, though, this means very little to me. Why? Because I’ve worked every Easter Weekend for the last six years (being a journo can… Read More Family, farms and getting fat

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Horace who? And why is he using his hair as a scarf? [An unusual title for a post about journalism]

Death by squash

Family, farms and getting fat