I don't get many comments on the blog, so I'm always pleasantly surprised when a new message pops up from a stranger. If they've taken the time to reach out, it means I've really connected with them. My daily stats suggest I have a small but loyal bunch of followers. It's a nice feeling, because it... Continue Reading →
My mid-life ‘awakening’
I read a story yesterday that both struck a chord and made me recoil slightly. It was by a bloke called Adam Gilad and it was called I Didn’t Have A Mid-Life Crisis After Divorce. I Had A ‘Mid-Life Awakening.’ It struck a chord because I related to that moment he felt reborn, when realised... Continue Reading →
How the stars celebrated St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day was never that big in Australia, so aside from wearing my lucky green undies every birthday and having an Irish name, I never really thought it was much of a big deal. But now I'm on Instagram my feed is FULL of green greetings from celebs. Mind you, they don't come until... Continue Reading →
My sweet birthday celebration
Turning 48 wasn't too shabby after all! I had some lieu time up my sleeve from work, so I ducked up to DD's neck of the woods for a few hours by the beach yesterday. DD was offering fancy brekkie options, but I just wanted a BLT at a little outdoor cafe beside the sand... Continue Reading →
Happy birthday to meeeeeeee!
Yesterday was pretty typical of how things have been rolling for me lately ... a bit like Topsy Turvy Land from The Faraway Tree. I was thrilled when two of my stories went totally off at Kidspot and I enjoyed a brilliant lunch with two old colleagues. Then it all came crashing down when... Continue Reading →
Is it time?
I'm thinking about the book again. You know, writing one. It will have a lot of swearing in it, because there are lots of swear words bubbling out of me at the moment. Do you think lots of swearing will put people off? I'm thinking the book will be fiction. Well, along the lines of... Continue Reading →
My lady burgers are in demand
I can't quite believe I'm saying this, but I barbecued for the first time last weekend. How did I get to age almost-48 and never use tongs in an outdoor setting? I have no idea. My ex did all the barbecuing during our 23-year relationship. It was just one of those unspoken rules. He was... Continue Reading →
I survived Nookfest 2016
Going camping for the weekend is a bit nuts. There's all the shopping and packing and driving for hours and erecting the tent. Two days later, there's all the cleaning up and packing and pulling down the tent and driving back home again. It's exhausting! I need a weekend to recover from my weekend. But... Continue Reading →
I’m going camping … CAMPING!
I hate camping. The last time I slept in a tent (shudder) was on Cockatoo Island about four years ago. What AM I talking about? There was no sleeping! I tossed and turned for hours as the party boats cruised by, blasting disco music. Then my thoughtful fellow holidaymakers let their feral offspring run rampant... Continue Reading →
The wrong sort of hottie
It's sooooo hot at my house this week, I can barely think or move. I definitely can't clean (well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it). I'm talking weather hot. Not raunchy hot. Sigh. Although there's been also been lots of chatter among my cyber friends about fake hotties of the raunchy variety. Kerrie... Continue Reading →
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