Mercy me, sanity prevails in restoring the jolly language to Enid Blyton
Books robbed of their peculiarity are robbed of joy, and sales, as Enid Blyton's publishers discovered.
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Richard Glover
Richard Glover is the author of 12 books, including the prize-winning memoir “Flesh Wounds”. He presents “Drive” on 702 ABC Sydney and the comedy program “Thank God It’s Friday” on ABC local radio. For more: www.richardglover.com.au
Richard Glover: How not to start your own wine label
Tips for installing your own vineyard: think about it for more than 10 minutes, then read a good book.
Hazy memories of idyllic days spent burning rubbish at home
An obsession with garbage leads to fond reminiscence of the backyard incinerator.
Richard Glover: the daily horror show of the built-in wardrobe, and other rental house trials
Have the people who design houses ever lived in one?
In praise of our daily charades
Recognising those everyday performances when we all get our moment in the spotlight.
Listen up Mack, here's how to improve your sledging game
Stephen Potter is a world-renowned sledger. People in the public eye, from Mack Horton to Pauline Hanson, would do well to study his techniques.
A fond tribute: goodbye to the Aussie ute
As the last Australian-made ute rolls off the production line, it's time to salute this home-grown invention.
What would life be like without the fork?
What would life be like without the eating utensils we take for granted?
Some fatherhood advice for Mick Jagger at 72
Being father means "putting your shoulder to the wheel" of parenting. Richard Glover wonders if Jagger's shoulders will be able to bear the strain.
Tiny monsters beckon from every kitchen cupboard
Barack Obama is a pinnacle of dietary restraint, while Richard Glover cannot help but listen to the throaty calls of a bottle of Barossa shiraz.
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