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Back Chat: Good Weekend letters to the editor, November 9
Letters
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52 Weekends Away
I enjoyed the well-researched 52 Weekends Away issue [October 26], and particularly liked the suggestions of what to read while in a place.I always like to read about a destination, both before I travel and while I’m there. When I return, I read more about the places I’ve been, including non-fiction and novels set in the area.
Susan Munday
Bentleigh East, Vic
We played “pick your favourite” escape with this issue. Almost as good as being there – well, almost. For me, it was that amazing Earthship house in South Australia built using repurposed car tyres, with coloured-bottle bathroom walls … Good on them. I love the idea of justifying indulging myself by supporting other people’s eco-efforts. Give me more of that excuse, people!
Antonia Simmons
Maroubra, NSW
I enjoyed the cover of this issue: the artwork by William Mackinnon expressed the spirit
of weekends away. I liked the visual reference to Rose Seidler House – a place I have visited, too. I would like to see more of this artist’s work.
Frances Gall
Castlemaine, Vic
Back Chat
Regarding Judith White’s social media comment on the Back Chat page [October 26], she mentioned the song her children learnt with the lyrics, My body’s nobody’s body but mine. Our children also learnt this song when young – from a tape sung by none other than Rolf Harris. The mere mention of this song now sends shivers down my spine.
Susie Stevenson
Tamworth, NSW
Kitchen Sink Drama
Brutus holds the secret of happiness [October 26]. That we should all have such wisdom in lapping up the simple life. You go, boy!
Jane Komaromy
Mount Stuart, Tas
Social
F: Michael Lynch Go Willie Mackinnon [artist William Mackinnon’s From the Acorn to the Oak features on the cover of the 52 Weekends Away issue, October 26].
I: saltatshoalbay Beautiful cover.
F: Peter Maxwell Reeve Brilliant!
F: Pippa Dickson Holiday goalz!
I: plan.b.life.coaching What a beautiful place [Naiko Retreat’s Futuro home, South Australia].
I: dollybob Really well done with all the books in each state.
I: 13.jennyb Quintessential Australian outback captured [photograph by Narelle Autio, Exposure, October 26].
F: Sarah Whelan If being an intrusive busybody is your thing, then yes [“Is it okay to tell strangers not to take long showers at the swimming pool?” Modern Guru, October 19].
F: Lisa Thomson Depends how righteous you are … and if you are prepared to answer questions such as … How often do you fly, what sort of car do you drive, how often do you use public transport, how often do you eat meat, do you compost all your waste, recycle, etc … Take responsibility and do our bit but quit the judgmental attitudes and mind our own business … be kind.
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