Chelsea Hughes

I walk down the stairs into the Cavern Club to see Jamaine Ross’s show and he immediately greets me with a…

Kai Smythe, a Melbourne-based musician, comedian and performer is Hairy Soul Man, a peacock of a performer full of swagger and…

I turn up to San Fran to see Urzila Carlson about two minutes before the show starts, and the venue is…

My momma always told me it was rude to point my finger, so in a very rare moment of obedience, I…

I’m the mother of a three year-old child. As each day passes, she grows more and more independent.

New Zealand’s tourist department used to attract all kinds of people to our shores.

Flowers are delightful. Wouldn’t you agree? They come in different kinds and colours or whatever. They’re splendid.

As you know, my esteemed Ruminator colleague, Kim, recently reviewed Nigella Lawson’s Maple Chicken ‘n’ Ribs recipe. She gave the dish…

Nobody takes ponies seriously anymore. Not even you. I saw you chuckle just then.

I was born in 1979, during the decline of technology. I’m not saying today’s technology is dead, but it bores me…

Boy. Things are getting serious. As an American living in Australia, I feel arrogant enough to tell you the NZ Labour…

I hate facial hair on guys. Hitler moustaches however, can be sexy, depending on the context*.

Sexy is dead. It died sometime in the 1980s after the rise of giant shoulder pads, Kenny Rogers and corporate America.

Dogs is an anagram of gods. This is no coincidence. Dogs ARE gods. Well, at least they were, until around the…

I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know. Queues suck. Can you really think of anything worse…

Victoria’s Secret dominates the lingerie market.  They’re a multi-cajillion dollar business that, as far as I can tell, targets its ads…

Yeesh, things certainly have become rather serious on The Ruminator.  Other writers have been talking about racism, sexism, anxiety disorders, and techno-annoyance…

I love eggs so much.  I guess you could call me an eggthusiast.