Wow, what a weekend! A bub for Rove, a lawsuit backdown by Tom Cruise, Beyonce does the usual awesome Beyonce stuff and more ...Congratulations Rove and Tasma!Rove McManus and Tasma Walton who have welcomed their first child.Tasma gave birth to Ruby Aurelia McManus last Monday, December 16, at 9.01am, more than two weeks ahead of... Continue Reading →
My week: call off the suicide watch
It seems I freaked people out a little on Friday with a blog called "I have no core strength". They took it as a cry for help. And it was ... for my abs. My sacrum has been playing up again following my double-handed baby chook splits injury (aggrevated by my bush turkey gardening injury),... Continue Reading →
HouseGoesHollywood: 2 secret affairs, 2 stars strip… and a sex confession
How is it possible for one woman to keep being such a breath of fresh air in Hollywood? Here are just two ways Jennifer Lawrence kept us smiling this week. Don’t ever change, JLaw! Plus all the secret relationship revelations, break-ups and celebrations of the week. >> Jennifer Lawrence revealed her secret stash of sex... Continue Reading →
I have no core strength
I am trying to zip up my core. And keep it zipped. All. The. Time. It's so bloody hard. Does it get any easier? This is not a metaphor. Although, come to think of it ... No. I just need to create more stability inside. I'm lacking core strength. There I go again ... That... Continue Reading →
What “holiday”???
The kids finished school yesterday. They're now on "holidays". But I think we need to come up with a different word for it. Because the online dictionary tells me holiday means: "a period of cessation from work or one of recreation". Here's what today looks like for me. Pack separate day packs and overnight bags for both kids. Pack lunch bags for both kids.... Continue Reading →
Going postal
I yelled a lot at a stranger yesterday. I'm not proud of it, but it was one of those WTF moments where you just can't help yourself. Bloody Australia Post. Don't they realise they're teetering on extinction? You'd think they'd at least try to keep it modern. Just a few days ago, Canada Post announced... Continue Reading →
Our last Santa visit?
Five years ago, I met the real Santa. He was at Santaland, in the Macy’s department store in New York. It had to be him – he had a real beard and everything. At the very least, it was an extremely close relative, like a brother or a nephew or a fifth cousin once removed. The eldest was... Continue Reading →
HouseGoesHollywood: Vale Peter O’Toole
I was saddened this morning to wake to the news that Peter O'Toole had passed away. Vale Peter O'Toole Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O'Toole,81, has passed away. His agent Steven Kenis told the media he died Saturday at London's Wellington hospital in London following a long illness. In July 2012, the actor announced he... Continue Reading →
My week: the cruelty and kindness of Facebook
Let's start with the kindness. People have been so nice to me on Facebook after I posted a blog on my page called "Is House Really Going Home?" To be honest, I hadn't really thought much about the impact of my words when I typed them. These days there isn't much time for reflection. I'm... Continue Reading →
5 more amazing Christmas cupcakes
OK, when I spotted these babies, I couldn't resist sharing them, despite having already been Christmas cupcake blogging earlier in the week. Prepare to be dazzled ... Upside-down mini ice cream cones become Christmas trees with candy cane trunks. From Bakerella. Wow, these edible snow globes are amazing. Get the recipe at Larecetadelafelicidad. ... Continue Reading →