Michael SampsoninCushionA softly spoken magicianIt’s the first time I’ve agreed with Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, but then again it’s the first time I’ve heard of him. I saw a quote…Mar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017
Michael SampsoninCushionThe saddest thing I saw this yearNot including some ghastly items seen on TV during 2016, this was simply the saddest thing I saw in person.Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionI like to watch. (But not re-watch)I don’t buy movies. I own about 6, all gifts naturally. Apparently, Aussies still spend close to $1 billion a year on DVDs and Blu Rays…Nov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionHow to write in leaving cardsStuck what to say? Try these and get that card moving off your desk…Nov 25, 2016Nov 25, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionWhy men go catatonic in front of TV sportMen like to watch team sports on TV. You’ve probably picked up that staggering insight already. But let’s go way into the screen and aim a…Nov 21, 2016Nov 21, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionBest effortsDo your best. The term gets bandied around a lot. “As long as you do your best.” But when was the last time you did? Have you ever honestly…Nov 15, 2016Nov 15, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionMoaning is conversational arsenicNothing like a good moan. Have a whinge. Get it out. Criticise something to the nth degree. Or maybe not…Nov 15, 2016Nov 15, 2016
Michael SampsoninCushionCabernet SayerReflections on the pantomime of wine tasting.Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016