Published in Overland Issue 221 Summer 2015 · Uncategorized ’73 Kevin Gillam they’re off to a progressive dinner, mother in crocheted poncho, father in safari suit, complete with dish of apricot chicken, box of splades and bottle of Ben Ean moselle. me? I’m at home in my flares watching H.R. Pufnstuf – the economic rationalists are yet to be born Kevin Gillam Kevin Gillam is a Western Australian writer with poems published in numerous journals in Australia and overseas. More by Kevin Gillam › Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays 3 June 20263 June 2026 · Reviews The past in the object: Vanessa Berry’s Calendar Courtney Powell In her latest book, Calendar, Vanessa Berry explores the relationships that are formed between people and material culture, both fleeting and sentimental, and how they can come to represent us. 1 June 2026 · Culture We were all workers on GeoCities Maria Dudko GeoCities remains an important reminder that collective labour on the internet is not new — and that recognising ourselves as workers is the first step towards organising as such.