Volume 03

Welcome back to the Isolation Diaries, our weekly round-up of the things that bring us joy and keep us motivated in lockdown. This week, we’re working hard, making pancakes, and reading the good news in the world. What have you been up to?

Basquiat-isms draws from interviews and works by the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat, important artist of the 1980s. Looking for something contemporary? Design(h)ers celebrates 30 female talents of today, spanning across different mediums. We’ve also been making use of the Kill Your Darlings publication to discover some wonderful new Australian fiction.

We’re loving Dirty Money on Netflix, an investigative series about corporate greed and corruption. Feeling like a bit more of an escape? Birds of Prey, a twisted tale about Harley Quinn, told by Harley Quinn, is now on Google Play. And, of course, Sunday’s devastating news about comedy icon Tim Brooke-Taylor led to an immediate re-watch of all things The Goodies.

You want Easter pancakes, but you’ve got those pesky allergies, it’s the classic scenario. But don’t miss out, because these two-ingredient pancakes are gluten and dairy-free! Looking for a peaceful, stretchy way to start your morning? We’ve been making poses in our 15-minute daily yoga. But at the end of a long day, it’s been about finding relaxation through repetition.

Love your true crime? The My Favourite Murder podcast has been around since 2016 and it’s still going strong. Need a taste of all things ‘feel-good’? Clear’s new playlist will inspire some fun listening. Seeking out some solidarity? Shut It Down 2020 by Neil Young with Crazy Horse is a re-release of the original album track and the lyrics definitely still resonate, albeit differently.