I was obsessed with buying a house when I was in my mid-twenties and scored myself a two-bedder in Petersham for $170,000. Ah, those were the days! I have no idea why the photo is black and white, other than to make me seem really ancient. Petersham was a revelation. It introduced me to Portuguese... Continue Reading →

This is a photo of plucky little me in primary school. I love the expression on my face, I look quite canny for one so young. And determined. I am very glad my school years are over, but I would quite like some of that childhood pluckiness back. The childhood determination remains and got me... Continue Reading →

The eldest is circling the drain of illness with me. We've both been struggling to recover for the better part of a month. I'm blaming it on us burning the candle at both ends. The eldest has probably done more fun candle burning than me, but they are also working quite a few 9.30pm to... Continue Reading →

It is an undeniable truth that while the days go slowly, the years go fast. My sister and I had our regular Sunday morning coffee catch-up and mulled the fact that our children are rapidly making their own way in life, while we are struggling to recalibrate. My sister yearns for her son to be... Continue Reading →

I am slowly getting used to working with nice people again, but I am still a bit skittish. After some deeply unpleasant workplace experiences in recent years, I have PTSD. Whenever my boss rings me, I invariably panic and think it's because I've done something wrong. She is hardly ever calling because I have done... Continue Reading →

I can't believe I've lived in Sydney for 33 years and never been to the Henry Deane rooftop bar at the Palisade Hotel in The Rocks. Have you? I give it two thumbs up - the view and the decor are absolutely stunning. I'm a bit in love with The Rocks at the moment, it... Continue Reading →

When I called the urologist yesterday to get the results of my ultrasound and book my hospital procedure, the nurse freaked me. She said the doctor needed to call me to discuss the results of the ultrasound before she could organise my hospital visit. I can’t remember her exact words, but the implication was that... Continue Reading →

When DD and I went on our Vivid cruise last week, I was filled with knowledge about the installations, but a bit blase about the view. If you write about something for months and edit endless images of it, it loses a bit of its magic. But, when I posted this drone video from the... Continue Reading →

I fell in love with a Boy Scout when I was 16. While the Boy Scout and I fell out of love again about six years later, many wonderful, lasting things have resulted from our relationship. I remain on friendly terms with my first love, I have stayed close to many of his former Boy... Continue Reading →

My lovely friends at Sydney Harbour Tall Ships invited DD and I on a Vivid Sydney cruise last night. It was such a beautiful way to relax and see the lights. We were both a bit weary so it was great to avoid the crowds and sail on the peaceful water for 90 minutes. There... Continue Reading →