I cried at approximately 10.15am yesterday morning when it was revealed that Australia had overwhelmingly voted YES for marriage equality. I was literally shaking as I watched the live feed build (slooooooowly) up to the big announcement. It was such an amazing moment to witness. I'm still livid that we wasted so much money on... Continue Reading →

Since I started editing a website called drinks bulletin, I've been getting a few invites to booze launches and cocktail competitions. Generally they're on nights when I have the kids, but one popped up on a Monday ... at Marble Bar ... so I jumped at it! Having not grown up in Sydney, Marble Bar... Continue Reading →

I fought my way through the overgrown, burr-filled wasteland that is the side of my house on Saturday to hang the washing out. As I stepped over the enormous tomato plant that has miraculously emerged from a crack in the wall and is fruiting all over the concrete, I discovered a roof tile smashed on... Continue Reading →

I was too sick to blog yesterday. Bloody virus. First it took down the eldest, then I woke up at 2am on Wednesday morning thinking "ooooh, I don't feel too good." The first place I feel these things is in my chicken injury in my sacrum (explanation: I once I did the splits on a... Continue Reading →

Did you win anything in the Melbourne Cup yesterday? I struck out in the office sweep. I know someone who owns a horse that ran in the Cup this year - ooooh errrr! -  so they were trackside and absolutely hyper with excitement. They missed out on placing in the top three, but I'd imagine... Continue Reading →

My 11-year-old constantly dazzles me with her positive attitude. She has terrible eczema and associated nasty allergies, but that doesn't stop her being one of the most glass-half-full people I know. I'm also awed by her ability to engage with just about anyone and ask them thoughtful, interested questions. While I was in the Hunter... Continue Reading →

I often tell DD how lucky we are. We found each other. We fell in love. And we have the loveliest adventures together. It sometimes feels like we deal with more than our fair share of dramas, but the wonderful moments far outweigh the shite ones. Over the weekend, we headed to the Hunter Valley... Continue Reading →

It should have been gossip that brought Shelly Horton and I together, but was booze. Well, the booze industry. The former gossip columnist was guest speaker at a Women in drinks event I attended for the drinks association yesterday. The event was held at Diageo's head office. Drinks companies, I've discovered, have the most fabulous... Continue Reading →

I had a bit of a La La Land at the Oscars moment last night. I was presenting the award for Digital Communicator of the Year at the Wine Communicator of the Year Awards (the drinks association was sponsoring the award and I scored the invite). So there I was at the microphone saying "And... Continue Reading →

I got really cranky with the eldest on Monday night when she announced she wanted to go trick or treating for Halloween ... but wasn't going to wear a costume. That is NOT acceptable! I ranted. If a kid your age turned up on my doorstep wanting lollies and not wearing a costume I'd tell... Continue Reading →