Marcus Kelson
@marcuskelson.bsky.social
Retired journalist, at the ABC for three decades, madly in love with Virginia, 37 years married, swimmer and swim teacher, has reviewed film, music and more for 40 years off and on. No DMs unless l know you.
Pinned
2012 at the National Folk Festival - back stage, musical novices, about to play in the final concert before several thousand people; promoting it’s never too late to learn an instrument. I was on Mandolin, Virginia on the fiddle. Photo by Gavin Freeborn.
It never really got better…
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
It never really got better…
OK I’m watching The Big Sleep again and this time, if there is a god, it will make sense…
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 AM
OK I’m watching The Big Sleep again and this time, if there is a god, it will make sense…
oh my I've just noticed, TCM has fallen under the HBO/Max banner...not complaining...
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 AM
oh my I've just noticed, TCM has fallen under the HBO/Max banner...not complaining...
anyone want to talk about ageing? Kevin Hart is ticking all the boxes and he's a youngster...
www.netflix.com/watch/816970...
www.netflix.com/watch/816970...
Watch Kevin Hart: Acting My Age | Netflix Official Site
Older, wiser — and still hilarious. Kevin Hart opens up about his midlife mishaps, from intimacy pills to the perils of unexpected injuries.
www.netflix.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
anyone want to talk about ageing? Kevin Hart is ticking all the boxes and he's a youngster...
www.netflix.com/watch/816970...
www.netflix.com/watch/816970...
OK so I've talked about medical cannabis today because I had a consult with a GP in Brisbane...I'm sure it is available in a number of juristictions but a couple of people have recommended these guys, they were awesome, stuff arrived today...pretty lovely....
www.cannalinkclinic.com.au
www.cannalinkclinic.com.au
Alternative Health Clinic | Telehealth Consultations | Cannalink
Australia-wide telehealth care focused on natural and alternative medicine. No referral required. Same day telehealth appointments, e-prescription.
www.cannalinkclinic.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
OK so I've talked about medical cannabis today because I had a consult with a GP in Brisbane...I'm sure it is available in a number of juristictions but a couple of people have recommended these guys, they were awesome, stuff arrived today...pretty lovely....
www.cannalinkclinic.com.au
www.cannalinkclinic.com.au
Wordle 1,621 5/6
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November 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Wordle 1,621 5/6
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going to give the horror film, Long Legs a spin, in the mood for something weird and creepy...hope it does both :)
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
going to give the horror film, Long Legs a spin, in the mood for something weird and creepy...hope it does both :)
Oh by the way l bought this today - Just Kids was one of the most amazing partial autobiographies I’ve ever read, and all her memoirs - M Train of course, are breathtaking .. l expect this will be no different…and been told it is both a prequel and a sequel to Just Kids …
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Oh by the way l bought this today - Just Kids was one of the most amazing partial autobiographies I’ve ever read, and all her memoirs - M Train of course, are breathtaking .. l expect this will be no different…and been told it is both a prequel and a sequel to Just Kids …
medical cannabis arrived today, I still think it is incredible this stuff is legal at all, I was born in '61... so that...anyway just had a very mild puff and this is some intense stuff and nothing like a bong or a joint thank god, I've had a bath...and may or may not listen to Hendrix loudly.
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
medical cannabis arrived today, I still think it is incredible this stuff is legal at all, I was born in '61... so that...anyway just had a very mild puff and this is some intense stuff and nothing like a bong or a joint thank god, I've had a bath...and may or may not listen to Hendrix loudly.
by the way if you're in Canberra's outer north this is Master Goose in Gungahlin, we've also got a welter of brilliant Asian restaurants out here :)
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
by the way if you're in Canberra's outer north this is Master Goose in Gungahlin, we've also got a welter of brilliant Asian restaurants out here :)
So if you’re going to do takeaway - do good takeaway…
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
So if you’re going to do takeaway - do good takeaway…
Reposted by Marcus Kelson
‘He was ordered to complete an "education course on ethical decision making" and provide a "written reflection on his actions" within 30 days.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Councillor drank beer 'quickly' after realising he was in strip club
A local councillor who tried to get reimbursed for a drink he bought at "the best strip club in Australia" during a work trip describes the incident as a "genuine mistake".
www.abc.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
‘He was ordered to complete an "education course on ethical decision making" and provide a "written reflection on his actions" within 30 days.’
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Absolutely brilliant as usual @amyremeikis.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Absolutely brilliant as usual @amyremeikis.bsky.social
Just had a nice sleep in and I’ve woken up to see the dying moments of Chelsea’s comprehensive win over Barca…
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just had a nice sleep in and I’ve woken up to see the dying moments of Chelsea’s comprehensive win over Barca…
Another hour in bed and then I’ll consider Dickson Pool - everything in good time :)
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Another hour in bed and then I’ll consider Dickson Pool - everything in good time :)
A work of absolute genius…
"Spleen and Ideal", the second studio album from #DeadCanDance, released on this day 40 years ago.
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A work of absolute genius…
Hopefully next week I’ll be back in this oblong pond when we are in Sydney to see TV on the Radio…
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Hopefully next week I’ll be back in this oblong pond when we are in Sydney to see TV on the Radio…
This is how to look after people on minimum wage - there’s power in a union…
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work
Deal between companies and union, which includes an hourly wage and accident insurance, still requires approval from the industrial umpire, but this is what we know so far
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This is how to look after people on minimum wage - there’s power in a union…
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
2025.
hungry, uncomfortable, and annoyed. we will try again tomorrow.
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
2025.
Time for Chalmers…
Listening to @amyremeikis.bsky.social talk to @seankelly.bsky.social about how Albanese pretty much prevents cabinet ministers from doing anything he doesn’t want…. And pondering how long they will allow that to keep happening
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Time for Chalmers…
Reposted by Marcus Kelson
#thanksgiving greetings from Australia 👋
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#thanksgiving greetings from Australia 👋
Reposted by Marcus Kelson
"The study co-author Ian McAllister said [ex leader of the opposition, the right-wing extremist Australian Liberal Party] Peter Dutton’s unpopularity 'broke several records'."
Article by Tom McIlroy, political editor for Guardian Australia
Article by Tom McIlroy, political editor for Guardian Australia
Labor better on economy and Dutton least popular major party leader since 1987, ANU poll finds
Voters thought ‘leadership qualities Dutton most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion’, co-author of Australian Electoral Study says
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"The study co-author Ian McAllister said [ex leader of the opposition, the right-wing extremist Australian Liberal Party] Peter Dutton’s unpopularity 'broke several records'."
Article by Tom McIlroy, political editor for Guardian Australia
Article by Tom McIlroy, political editor for Guardian Australia
Dear America, you know what to do…
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Dear America, you know what to do…
now look it is quite a terrible film, everyone agrees, and I'm sure the ratings on rotten tomatoes are through the floor, but Devil's Advocate, with Pacino, owning it and Keanu, really not knowing his lines, or how to act at all, is really quite the thing..
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
now look it is quite a terrible film, everyone agrees, and I'm sure the ratings on rotten tomatoes are through the floor, but Devil's Advocate, with Pacino, owning it and Keanu, really not knowing his lines, or how to act at all, is really quite the thing..