Grieving for a Pet There is a beautiful little book called ‘The Tenth Good Thing about Barney’ by Judith Viorst. Barney is a child’s beloved cat and has died. The family plan a funeral for Barney and the mother asks the little boy to think of ten good things about Barney. The boy gets to […]

Chasing pop idols by Ronny Flynn – both standing and fallen. I was a teenager of the 1960’s. From the age of eleven I avidly followed the music charts, glued to the radio several times a week for updates, and at nights listening to Radio Luxembourg and later the pirate station Radio Caroline. I adored the Beatles […]

  Jersey Boys – Film review by David Edwards. Jersey Boys brings to the screen some of the greatest musical hits of the 1960’s and the life stories of the iconic group who delivered these, the Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is the latest offering from master director and actor Clint Eastwood and reprises the Broadway […]

  Nana by Emile Zola – Reviewed by David Edwards. Now and then the time seems right to revisit some of the old classics if for no other reason than to observe the lifestyles of previous eras and compare these to our own. Nana, written by Emile Zola in 1880 provides a rare insight of […]

Fifty Five plus is thrilled to have new stories coming in.  These have been quite diverse and most interesting.  Remember you too can send your story to:   editor@fiftyfivepus.com.au  This is a forum where everyone has a voice. A reader sent in  I this picture in the sky.    I am never sure when pictures have […]

MONA – The Museum That Has The Art World Talking Photography courtesy of MONA MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art, is an art space quite unlike any other. For art critics, visitors, educators, civic leaders, spokespersons of all persuasions, MONA is a source of constant and often heated debate. Opened in January 2011, […]

RONNY FLYNN shares her fitness regime with us.  I for one am so impressed I am going to devote more time to exercise.  I love the fact that a Fitbit bangle can urge me to do more, congratulate me when I try hard and monitor my sleeping habits.  Its great to have a goal and […]

I love train travel and I can spend hours watching life go by from a carriage window. From luxurious train travel with a sleeper to the breath taking journeys in the wintry Alps I just love chugging along in a train. Having spent years flying for work it is the train that I choose for holidays […]