Last year I was yearning to do a podcast called "Drinks with Al" ... or something like that, I hadn't really finessed the name. I had a lovely chat to a former colleague who podcasts and got excited about the idea, despite having zero experience in the area - other than being a champion talker... Continue Reading →

The doctor called yesterday with my MRI results. He said they showed my brain looked completely normal. I thanked him for the good news, then told him that I was working for a women's health website and had numerous theories on the cause of my balance issues that we could pursue, including a thyroid test.... Continue Reading →

I’ve finally started watching the latest series of The Crown and found myself oddly fond of Princess Anne and her no-nonsense ways. I got a little emotional yesterday when I saw the little hand of Princess Eugenie’s new bub. I think because I’m hoping the Royal Family is finally learning from its past mistakes when... Continue Reading →

I’ve decided some positive blogging is in order to counteract my current cranky mood. I’m feeling a bit grrrrrr about my latest round of money, health and parenting worries. But ain’t nobody got time for that, we've all got problems of our own. I have no idea how DD puts up with my moodiness -... Continue Reading →

I had my first-ever MRI yesterday. It was an interesting experience. You lie down, they give you ear plugs and headphones and put you in a helmet-like contraption. Then you slide into the MRI machine like you're a coffin about to be immolated. Instead of being immolated, you lie there completely motionless, clutching a little... Continue Reading →

I lost a lot of money on Friday. Almost $1000 all up. First, I dropped the car off to get its $42 pink slip for registration and got a call an hour later to say it would need four new tires to pass. Sigh. Then I went to the doctor about feeling dizzy. I had... Continue Reading →

Forget heart-shaped chocolates and bouquets of overpriced roses, celebrate this Valentine’s Day with pink Kraft Mac & Cheese. OK, I'm leading you on - it’s (fortunately) not an option that’s on the table in Australia. I was delightedly horrified last night to discover that its a prize for lovestruck Americans. Yep, they have the chance to win... Continue Reading →

I thought I should give you a few details on my latest contracting gig. I'm back in magazines, doing some digital work for Prevention. Prevention is a health title that targets women over 40. I've previously been a bit whatever when it comes to health stuff, but I've found myself really enjoying the genre. And... Continue Reading →

There's been some serious DIY action at my house over the past week. I built a wine rack over the fridge … which took all of 15 minutes with a Clever Cubes kit from Bunnings. The most complicated part was tracking down the necessary bits, which involved trekking to Gladesville as all the stores around... Continue Reading →

When I arrived on DD's front door on Sunday afternoon I could hear Split Enz music drifting through his house, which seemed a little odd as he's not a massive Enz fan. I smiled when I heard Neil Finn crooning "Message to my girl" - I've been in love with the band’s music since I... Continue Reading →