If you're anything like me, life has blurred into a Groundhog Day-like routine during COVID-19. I get up before 7am to walk the dogs to the coffee shop and order my strong flat white with half a sugar. I start work early to get a few uninterrupted hours before the kids wake up. I don't... Continue Reading →

My builder came over early yesterday morning to discuss stage two of my house tweaking ... I don’t think my plans are grand enough to be called a “renovation”. He was very impressed with how the art studio he helped create is looking fully decorated. I texted DD to let him know I was getting... Continue Reading →

You know you're getting old when LinkedIn tells you TikTok is looking for a Head of Communications and it feels like the alert has been written in a foreign language. I mean, I know what TikTok is ... sort of ... I think it's an app featuring videos of people dancing in sync ... am... Continue Reading →

Many people don't like Mondays, but I regard them as a chance to start over with a clean slate. Every Monday I resolve to eat less food, drink less alcohol, manage my stress levels better and do more exercise. And every week I invariably fail on all four fronts. But then another Monday rolls around,... Continue Reading →

One of DD’s mates dropped over for a beer on Saturday night as we were relaxing around the fire pit. I stood up to say hello, walked over and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. He reacted a little weirdly and I thought “oooh what’s his problem?” for a split... Continue Reading →

Just when I thought life couldn't get any more topsy turvy, the weather app on my phone informed me that it would be 26C today and 24C tomorrow. Those temperatures would be regarded as balmy in the middle of an English summer, whereas it's verging on winter in Australia. I got married on May 20,... Continue Reading →

Things have been very quiet on the drinks events front over the past few months, what with there being a pandemic and all. It’s been a nice break from being the oldest person in the room ... and subsequently the first to leave. Being constantly at home means there’s been no need to wear a... Continue Reading →

The International Jump Rope Union announced yesterday that the World Championships have been rescheduled for July 2021 in Ottawa, Canada. I should have been elated by the news that the youngest may finally get her chance to represent Australia, but I was slightly freaked out. The idea of flying to North America in just over... Continue Reading →

Will we be different when we emerge from our COVID-19 cocoon? Will we be kinder? Will we be more relaxed? Will we be eager to party or will we have grown too accustomed to solitude? Will we work from home more often? Will we want less and appreciate what we have more? Will we take... Continue Reading →

I was supposed to reprise my Mexican Beef with Cornbread Dumplings for DD last night, but I've been feeling a bit/lot overwhelmed over the past few days, so he cooked it for me instead. To make it extra classy, he prepared and served dinner while wearing a suit. Both the man and the meal were... Continue Reading →