The youngest hung up her ropes over the long weekend, after 10 years as a competitive skipper. She has retired from the sport at the ripe young age of 17. It was poignant that her last competitive category was also her first: freestyle pairs. And she performed the routine with her original partner, Sally, who... Continue Reading →

Yesterday was pretty emotional. My heart swelled and then it broke. It was Kathleen Folbigg's birthday, the first one she hasn't spent in a jail cell for 20 years. I was thrilled for her and sent a best wishes text to our mutual friend Tracy. Kath replied via Tracy's phone, telling me it was her... Continue Reading →

I have a few professional connections to Vivid Sydney this year: I work in the festival's on-site police HQ once a week and I also help out Sydney Tall Ships, which has a couple of vessels plying Sydney Harbour each night. I had the most awesome view of the drone show two weeks ago from... Continue Reading →

I am interrupting normal HouseGoesHome programming because it doesn't feel right to blather when such a terrible tragedy has unfolded in the Hunter Valley. It is devastating that people returning to their accommodation after a wedding at Wandin Valley Estate have either lost their lives or had them irrevocably changed forever. My family hails from... Continue Reading →

I reckon you've heard enough about my bladder for the rest of the year, so let's move onto something more cerebral ... brains. I've been fascinated lately by the different ways people think. I am stealing this question from Forbes: "Have you ever asked yourself what kind of thinker you are? Are you visual, kinesthetic,... Continue Reading →

I only remember a few sketchy details about the first time I was admitted to hospital. I was about five years old and visiting my grandmother's in Cessnock when an emergency doctor was called in the middle of the night. I was covered in giant hives and he called an ambulance because he was concerned... Continue Reading →

I am having trouble processing the dramatic events of this week. My former high school friend Kath has been released from jail after spending 20 years incarcerated. That's pretty freaking massive. It is beyond me how Kath is so balanced, both about being locked up for so long and about suddenly being free. She was... Continue Reading →

I really wasn't feeling like driving two hours to Newcastle on Sunday to see the Eurogliders perform. But I am so glad I did. I didn't cry during the concert, but I had a bulk fun time. Live music is the best, chuck out all the rest. DD was supposed to come with me, but... Continue Reading →

My friend Kathleen Folbigg will spend her first night in a proper bed in 20 years tonight after she was pardoned this morning. She will eat her first proper meal surrounded by people who have loved and supported her over the years. Little did Kathy - or any of us - know that the Minister... Continue Reading →

I have no filter, so I’ll dive straight in … Despite two days on antibiotics, I was still feeling pretty crap on Friday afternoon, so I went to the doctor about my UTI. I couldn’t go to our regular medical practice because the youngest has permanent hijacked my car. I had to make a booking... Continue Reading →