I was dining out last night and the waiter asked: "Was your food cooked correctly?" It's a subtle but clever twist on the more usual "How is your food", because it that excludes the possiblilty that I simply don't like it.

The big news is that I've started another blog. Target 25 is a very personal diary on my efforts to lose weight and get fit - before it's too late. If you have an interest in this area, please come and have a look. Your comments and other interaction are welcome.

Sign outside an inner-Brisbane pub: "This hotel has a dress code at management's discretion." Translation: you won't get in if we don't like the look of you, and we'll use what you're wearing as an excuse.