http://www.thepunch.com.au/author-bios/richard-perin/ Richard Perin is a published Poet living in Camden, and who has written a few mildly amusing esoteric freelance articles. He formerly worked in a State Government job where he was able to apply his talent for forming words and by developing new and original policy ideas. Unfortunately none of his original ideas were new, and none of his new ideas were original. When he’s not writing poetry or picking at emotional splinters, he spends way too much time eating, loving and praying. en Copyright 2013 The Punch penberthyd@newsltd.com.au penberthyd@newsltd.com.au Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:00:10 +0000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:00:10 +0000 Politics, opinion, world news, sports news, latest news, views, Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Nathan Rees, Malcolm Turnbull, Peter Garrett, Barnaby Joyce, Australian, federal politics, opinion polls, election, The Punch, thepunch, punch ExpressionEngine 1.6.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/punch-logo-rss.png http://www.thepunch.com.au/ 144 70 Politics, political opinion, world news, sports news and the latest news and views updated live, daily on The Punch - Australia's best conversation. Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/single-male-geek-seeks-companionship/ Pity me, your average single Aussie male geek. We live in a world where oil prices are increasing, while oil reserves are falling; where the population is getting older, and criminals are getting younger, where sea levels are rising and fresh water supplies are falling, and where Dr Phil is still allowed on day time television. And what have we got to help combat this phantasmagoria of horrors? Well, internet dating of course! feedback@thepunch.com.au (Richard Perin) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/single-male-geek-seeks-companionship/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/single-male-geek-seeks-companionship/#item5358 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:50:50 +0000 Richard Perin | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-weird-things-we-do-to-put-bread-on-the-table/ As far back as I remember, I was never really interested in going to work or keeping a steady job. At the age of 20, I had graduated from University with a degree in Bugger All, and I had planned to be a dog walker for the wealthy – preferably for randy lonely old women living in the Eastern Suburbs and who didn’t have time to walk their terriers between yoga and brunch. When I ended up in the hospital after one day of walking ‘Max’, I came to two conclusions: First, never interrupt a dog mating; Second, I needed a new job. All this got me thinking about what my perfect job would be. Unlike all my other friends with a BA, I had no interest in working at a bank. So instead, I decided I would help save the planet. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Richard Perin) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-weird-things-we-do-to-put-bread-on-the-table/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-weird-things-we-do-to-put-bread-on-the-table/#item4970 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:30:37 +0000 Richard Perin | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-picture-tells-a-thousand-lies/ I became an Uncle again in early August of this year. Within minutes of having arrived at the hospital to meet the newest member of our beautiful clan, I had taken a photograph of him, and posted it on my facebook profile. Within minutes of doing that, I had a message of congratulations from a first cousin I have never met, and who lived far away in the remotest parts of Northern Italy. At first I thought this interaction and the technology that allowed it was simply marvelous. In discussing it with my mother, Madame Perin still found it impossible to believe. Not unlike the reaction she had when J.R got shot. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Richard Perin) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-picture-tells-a-thousand-lies/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-picture-tells-a-thousand-lies/#item4616 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:35:38 +0000 Richard Perin | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/santa-clause-is-a-woman/ I was driving past an old friend’s house the other day, and my daughter noticed that she had already put up some Christmas decorations. This made me realise three things. Firstly, that I am a bad Father. I don’t think I will get around to putting up any Christmas decorations this year. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas, in actual fact I LOVE Christmas.  It’s more because I couldnt be bothered trying to find sticky tape or scissors. One day I expect to open up a draw and find a leprechaun guarding a lifetime supply of both. Secondly, that friends are God’s ways of apologising for our families. But the most important thing I realised was that Santa Claus is a woman. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Richard Perin) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/santa-clause-is-a-woman/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/santa-clause-is-a-woman/#item4455 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:55:09 +0000 Richard Perin | Author bios | The Punch