There are heaps of snarky memes in cyber space along the lines of "Mum flu: like normal flu, except no one gives a shit" and "I'm sick, looks like I'll be sleeping and laying in bed all day. Oh wait, I'm a mum." It goes up a notch when you're a sick single mum because... Continue Reading →

The eldest is angling to change high schools again. My ex was a bit lairy about it, but we went to an open day at the new school last night and he was hooked. It’s just for year 11 and 12, with a strong focus on the creative and visual arts, which is part of... Continue Reading →

Every now and then I feel a sharp pang of longing to work in magazines again. Actually, there have been two pangs in the last week. The first one came during a three-hour brainstorm for a magazine that's produced for The Drinks Association. I loved talking to the publisher and editor about paper thickness, show... Continue Reading →

Regular readers of HouseGoesHome won’t be surprised to hear my Sunday started as above. Yup, another car drama. I jumped behind the wheel at 7.30am to go to Pump class and the bloody car wouldn't bloody start. It just kept flashing “traction on” and “brake fail” messages at me. Luckily my friend Alice kindly interrupted... Continue Reading →

I went carousing with my brother-in-law this week to say thank you for for all the help he gives his wife's poor sister. He's a whisky fan, so when an invitation arrived to a Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection tasting event at a viking restaurant called Mjølner, I thought it sounded like... Continue Reading →

I’ve been overthinking why love at 51 feels so good. I know that’s crazy, but I overthink EVERYTHING. I should stop. I can't. Perhaps years of therapy would help, but this poor single mum can't afford that. Fortunately, contemplating why love feels so good is one of the nicest things I’ve ever overthought. I’ve been... Continue Reading →

I was sent a press release last night and I'm not sure if it's taking the piss. Let me know what you think ... It starts off by saying: "Chef Nelly Robinson from nel. likes to keep things interesting… that’s why he changes the degustation menu at his bunker-esque Surry Hills venue every eight weeks.... Continue Reading →

Dear NSW Government Revenue, I am writing about your email to me regarding my penalty notices for driving an unregistered vehicle and not having a validated green slip. You say you "considered the circumstances" I presented and determined my penalties should still apply. You tell me that "driving an unregistered vehicle is illegal and potentially... Continue Reading →

The coming-of-teen-age birthday celebration went well: much fun and very little sleep was had by all. DD graciously provided his living room for the overnight event, requested due to its size and proximity to the beach. The girly gaggle went for a swim while DD and my ex - who'd helped transport the guests -... Continue Reading →