Gordon Duncan
@gordunc44.bsky.social
Books, music and nature photography. Can’t be @rsed talking about politics.
Member of Friends of Morwell National Park and Entomological Society of Victoria.
Reside on unceded Gunaikurnai Lands.
Member of Friends of Morwell National Park and Entomological Society of Victoria.
Reside on unceded Gunaikurnai Lands.
Crippen Jacuzzi? Sorry, couldn't resist.
December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Crippen Jacuzzi? Sorry, couldn't resist.
Is the figure on the Sorokin getting their kit off or being provocative? Either way it’s unlike any committee meeting that I’ve ever attended.
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Is the figure on the Sorokin getting their kit off or being provocative? Either way it’s unlike any committee meeting that I’ve ever attended.
Tangerine by Led Zeppelin. First repeat entry for an artist gets a special mention because I heard it in @paperbackbookshop.bsky.social today. youtu.be/KaFjxLMsOuo
Led Zeppelin - Tangerine (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Led Zeppelin
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Tangerine by Led Zeppelin. First repeat entry for an artist gets a special mention because I heard it in @paperbackbookshop.bsky.social today. youtu.be/KaFjxLMsOuo
It is. Even the original cocktail recipe of 2 parts gin, I part lemon juice plus sugar syrup was too sweet. I omitted the sugar syrup and reversed the ratio. Much more refreshing.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It is. Even the original cocktail recipe of 2 parts gin, I part lemon juice plus sugar syrup was too sweet. I omitted the sugar syrup and reversed the ratio. Much more refreshing.
I love it mixed with fresh lemon juice and soda.
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I love it mixed with fresh lemon juice and soda.
I agree with James because of the pervading sense of 'Kool-Aid' with Trent Dalton. It's a sense that could quite easily lead to his books being used as high school texts, if not already. Perish the thought.
December 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I agree with James because of the pervading sense of 'Kool-Aid' with Trent Dalton. It's a sense that could quite easily lead to his books being used as high school texts, if not already. Perish the thought.
Ta, I'll have a look.
December 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Ta, I'll have a look.
No, I haven't. I'd stopped watching SBS because of the ads. Would make an attempt at watching it for this documentary.
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
No, I haven't. I'd stopped watching SBS because of the ads. Would make an attempt at watching it for this documentary.
I did buy a bass guitar many years back. A complete lack of finger co-ordination stopped any musical career daydreams. One of my nephews was happy to have it handed to him many years later.
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I did buy a bass guitar many years back. A complete lack of finger co-ordination stopped any musical career daydreams. One of my nephews was happy to have it handed to him many years later.
A review that prompted me to buy, read and love the book.
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A review that prompted me to buy, read and love the book.
Fairytale of New York by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl. Love this song but it’s still November FFS. youtu.be/j9jbdgZidu8
The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York (Official Video)
YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Fairytale of New York by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl. Love this song but it’s still November FFS. youtu.be/j9jbdgZidu8
Go on, it's only one more book.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Go on, it's only one more book.
We've only just planted our tomato plants.
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
We've only just planted our tomato plants.
Highly tempting, especially so with Kevin Young being the editor of the collection. He edited African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song a few years back. It's one of my favourite poetry collections.
November 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Highly tempting, especially so with Kevin Young being the editor of the collection. He edited African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song a few years back. It's one of my favourite poetry collections.
Bloody good, Martin. Listened to it this morning. Cheers for the prompt.
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Bloody good, Martin. Listened to it this morning. Cheers for the prompt.
I've only seen positive comments which I'm hoping is a good sign.
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I've only seen positive comments which I'm hoping is a good sign.
Good point. Thought it looked familiar.
I'm happy that I have the Polygon edition, even with the Booker spruik.
I'm happy that I have the Polygon edition, even with the Booker spruik.
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Good point. Thought it looked familiar.
I'm happy that I have the Polygon edition, even with the Booker spruik.
I'm happy that I have the Polygon edition, even with the Booker spruik.
When I recommended The Safekeep to a friend earlier this year I described the release of repressed queer desire as almost volcanic.
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
When I recommended The Safekeep to a friend earlier this year I described the release of repressed queer desire as almost volcanic.
I think I only saw the tail end of the heyday and left when the current shouty era begun. Bluesky is too quiet but I'm also thankful that it appears to be a safe space. At least that's my experience. I would be disheartened to learn that it wasn't the same for others.
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I think I only saw the tail end of the heyday and left when the current shouty era begun. Bluesky is too quiet but I'm also thankful that it appears to be a safe space. At least that's my experience. I would be disheartened to learn that it wasn't the same for others.
Apart from completely missing the point of the series it looks like a file unearthed from a filing cabinet which was lost in the 1950's and not the 1850's when the story is set.
I wish I could say I like the original Polygon Books cover on the right but sadly the booker spruik completely ruins it.
I wish I could say I like the original Polygon Books cover on the right but sadly the booker spruik completely ruins it.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Apart from completely missing the point of the series it looks like a file unearthed from a filing cabinet which was lost in the 1950's and not the 1850's when the story is set.
I wish I could say I like the original Polygon Books cover on the right but sadly the booker spruik completely ruins it.
I wish I could say I like the original Polygon Books cover on the right but sadly the booker spruik completely ruins it.
I could be one of a few voices here that do appreciate what you post. Was offline for family reasons last week so I didn't reply to your piece on The Mushroom Tapes. I only read it because I thought it would the only sensible thing I would read about the book. Wasn't disappointed.
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I could be one of a few voices here that do appreciate what you post. Was offline for family reasons last week so I didn't reply to your piece on The Mushroom Tapes. I only read it because I thought it would the only sensible thing I would read about the book. Wasn't disappointed.