Things got a little heated in the lead-up to Father's Day this year - an early childhood activist suggested it be renamed "Special Person's Day" and the internet almost broke. A tidal wave of outrage poured out on social media. “People still celebrate fatherhood even after their father and grandfathers have passed away, in fact... Continue Reading →

I'll probably jinx it by writing it down, but I think I've passed another post-marriage-break-up milestone. I've had four booze-free days a week for the past fortnight. And it hasn't been tough at all. During the years when my marriage was imploding an unhealthy habit sprang up. My husband's coping mechanism during those unhappy times... Continue Reading →

I feel things a little too deeply sometimes - both stuff that affects me personally and the problems of those I love. It can lead to tears in the shower and a reluctance to face the world on cold winter mornings. The sensitive diagnosis was confirmed a few months ago when I got Herrmann profiled... Continue Reading →

If you could jump on a plane tomorrow and go anywhere, where would it be? Don't think about it, just blurt out the first place that pops into your head. The first place that pops into my head is Ningaloo Reef. If I thought about it, a spot of shopping in Waikiki or eating lobster... Continue Reading →

The youngest is sick AGAIN. Her dad dropped her off to me yesterday morning. Fotunately I can work from home when required, as most of my job simply involves my brain, touch typing skills and a computer. Despite being crook as Rookwood, the youngest still tottered into the family room and made appreciative noises about... Continue Reading →

The cocooning bug has bitten me hard over the past few days. We were supposed to go out on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of one of DD's mates. But I felt deeply reluctant to leave the house, so I issued a last-minute invitation to dine at my place instead. I have no idea... Continue Reading →

Three years ago this month my lady plumbing was scheduled for removal. I'd actually booked in to have the muffler-removed-through-tailpipe surgery and everything. But I couldn't go through with it. And - knock on wood - I've saved my womb from demolition. The thing that has surprised me most about the journey is the ire... Continue Reading →

Last night I was invited to my kind of party. There were endless glasses of Moet and lots of party pies and chicken skewers and battered fish bites to nibble on. Moet and party pies ... mmmmmm ... It was the drinks industry farewell for my boss, who is retiring after 10 years at the... Continue Reading →

It's only seven months until my Big 5-0 and I'm panicking. Not about turning 50 ... I'm blanking out the horror of that ... but about the party details - they're doing my head in. Yep, yep, yep. I know what you're thinking. I ran into my friend Mel at the eldest's art school last... Continue Reading →

I was metres from the doorstep of the Renault service centre yesterday when I realised I'd left my mobile phone at home. Did you hear me cursing from your place? (In case you missed the news, my car has required three oil top-ups in six months and the driver's side window won't open. It is... Continue Reading →