Comments for The Pocket Road

Comment on A Tree-changer-dad’s Guide to Brunswick Head by Maurizio

Maurizio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:29:19 +0000

Dear Margie,
Thank you for your message. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my article! Torakina is manmade. It was built together with the breakwater in the 60s (I am sorry but I do not have the exact date). The roadbridge across the Brunswick was built to transport the building materials to the beach; if you find the date for the roadbridge, you’ll have Torakina’s birthday as well. Frank Mills is a lovely gentleman and local historian that I found unbelievably helpful. If you need more specific information, try looking for his publications or call Brunswick tourist office for his contact details. He spoke at Old & Gold a few years ago and I am sure that the tourist office would be able to track him down. I hope this helps a bit. Kind regards, Maurizio

Comment on A Tree-changer-dad’s Guide to Brunswick Head by margie

margie — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:42:37 +0000

Thoroughly enjoyed your take on Brunswick Heads. Brunz is fast becoming one of my favourite places in the Shire. What i’m trying to find out is when the breakwater came into being – and Torakina beach – was it always there? Was the little island there near the bridge always there? – If you could help or point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated.
kind regards margie

Comment on Elliot’s Psychedelic Bookstore: The Hip Pocket by Maurizio

Maurizio — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:18:42 +0000

Dear Marian, Thank you so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment and thank you for highlighting your Hip Pocket story. I liked it very much. Murwillumbah is indeed the kind of place where this kind of syncronicity is possible. Warm regards, Maurizio

Comment on Elliot’s Psychedelic Bookstore: The Hip Pocket by Marian

Marian — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:52:35 +0000

Lovely post and images that really capture Hip Pocket. Speaking of places and things of beauty this link refers to books of beauty found in Hip Pocket http://stoneletters.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/ulysses-joyce-and-the-book-typography-of-ernst-reichl/

I am the writer along the corridor described in the post as ‘a mentoring service for writers’. There was unanticipated synergy for me ending up near Hip Pocket. I recently had a story published in a New York literary travel anthology and it features work by Tom Wolfe whom you mention and several other authors that Elliot stocks at Hip Pocket. Murwillumbah is the kind of place where this would happen.

Comment on Reflections on Nano Stern by Maurizio

Maurizio — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:53:10 +0000

Hi Trudy, Thank you for passing by and for leaving your comment. I’ll email your message to Nano; I wonder whether you might inspire him. I am so glad that you enjoyed the concert. He sure is a force of nature! Thank you again for taking the time to write. Kind regards, Maurizio

Comment on Reflections on Nano Stern by Trudy

Trudy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:31:51 +0000

Enjoyed the article about interview with Nano Stern… He certainly is a passionate musician. I have just returned from the Cygnet Festival, where Nano Stern again poured out his brand of music to the masses. With the “Ethno in Transit” band this time (2010 Cygnet – he performed and appeared with various other artists, Kavisha Mazzzella, Martije Solce and in solo) – and always connects with audiences, shares stories, and displaying his passion… We can connect with that passion while not actually understanding Spanish – but to get more from Nano’s heartwarming and passionate style either I am going to learn Spanish, or, he could sing in Spanish and English! I’d hate him to not sing in Spanish, but would feel more included with some English singing, so that I will get full meaning in those songs. Now that Nano is spending so much time in Australia, I am hoping he may “think” occasionally in English, and maybe “find” some English in his passionate songwriting.

Comment on Alex Photopaint in his Element by Maurizio

Maurizio — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:34:11 +0000

Thank you Chris, I am so glad you enjoyed the image; it is Alex Photopaint’s work. Quite stunning indeed! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Please consider subscribing or “liking” ThePocketRoad on Facebook; that way, you won’t miss out on any new articles. Kind regards, Maurizio

Comment on Alex Photopaint in his Element by chris

chris — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:39:29 +0000

i love that pic wer u have wings that are made of fire,

Comment on Reflections on Nano Stern by Maurizio

Maurizio — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:34:36 +0000

Thank you very much Bob. I hope that you’ll enjoy Nano’s music. Thank you for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. Kind regards, Maurizio

Comment on Reflections on Nano Stern by bob@bob.com

bob@bob.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:09:46 +0000

nice article, thanks. ivano is amazing – will check out nano.