I had some lovely, supportive messages from people yesterday. They were concerned about getting hit by a metaphorical wave. Many of them are doing it tougher than me. I was a bit embarrassed, to be honest, because my problems are pretty small and I invariably bounce back. My good completely and utterly outweighs my bad:... Continue Reading →

I always take a few happy snaps when I'm at the beach. I went for a dip at Avalon Beach on Saturday, but I've photographed it so many times, from so many angles. Searching for a new aspect over the weekend, I edged up near rocks at the ocean pool for some dramatic wave action.... Continue Reading →

You know how the eldest interviewed me on Friday for a school project? Well, I forgot to tell you one of her curly questions: "If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?" I had absolutely NO idea what to say. How could I not know the answer to that one? Once... Continue Reading →

The eldest interviewed me last night for a school project. She asked me curly questions like "What's your favourite book and why?" and "What do you think is the biggest problem facing Australia today?" I spent most of the interview looking blank and saying "ummmmm" a lot. It occurred to me that I know the... Continue Reading →

While my obsession with words is well documented, there's one area they exhaust me: the amount of interaction needed with my ex about the kids. He tends not to answer emails, so I send texts. Endless texts. Where is his car parked so I can get the kids' stuff out of the boot? When is... Continue Reading →

I caught up with a fellow fast talker last night. It was fabulous. We had just over an hour together - after about three years apart - but it felt like so much longer because we did so much chitter chatting. She followed everything I said (and vice versa). Sometimes people have trouble keeping up... Continue Reading →

Whenever I'm feeling strung out my favourite way to unwind is to plunge into the sea, which is weird, because I can't swim. You'd think it would stress me out MORE, but no. Bizarre. DD lives near the ocean, but it's 45 minutes away from my place, so visiting our favoured beach is quite an... Continue Reading →

My life didn't turn out the way I planned. Life rarely does. But I didn't expect it to go quite so pear-shaped as it did two years ago, when my partner walked out on our 23-year relationship. I was in deep denial about how untenable our marriage had become. My ex was miserable and tired... Continue Reading →

February hasn't been terribly kind to me over the last three years. While I had the most gorgeous time earlier in the month on holidays with DD, things have gone a little pear-shaped towards the end. I've been very wobbly over the past few days. But I'll claw my way back, I always do. It... Continue Reading →

I've possibly built this one up a little too much. But here goes ... I can't take credit for today's blog heading, DD came up with it. He's very good with words for a scientist. Although possibly it should read "Parking tickets and the ageing vulva." Erk. I don't know why the word "vulva" makes... Continue Reading →