the end was just the beginning
How gorgeous is this photo I took yesterday at Salt Beach? I am in love with the place. And I don't know whether its because melatonin tablets are the miracle answer to my insomnia or whether I'm actually relaxing but I've been sleeping like a baby since arriving in Kingscliff. Ahhhh ... I'm so seduced... Continue Reading →
I wrote on Facebook yesterday "We've arrived!" and my friend Steve wanted to know "where?" I wasn't trying to be elusive, I still haven't quite got the hang of all the functions on my phone, so I couldn't work out how to automatically reveal my location, gave up and pressed send. But I decided the... Continue Reading →
I handed a 10-page document to a lovely, bewildered bloke called Glen yesterday. It explained in minute detail how to care for my menagerie of pets. Unsurprisingly, he called me in the afternoon as I lay on a banana lounge poolside on my holiday to clarify a few things. He couldn't quite believe, for example,... Continue Reading →
I love the Golden Globes, so much more fun than those stuffy Oscars. And while there were a few that griped this year's awards weren't as eventful as previous years, all were in agreement that hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler won the night. Benjamin Law summed it up: "Watching the Tina Fey and Amy... Continue Reading →
So, how did my digital detox go? As we cruised to nowhere on the Voyager of the Seas past the distant spires of the Newcastle coastline, I have to confess I thought WHY couldn't they move just a little closer so I had wi-fi? But generally I think it did me good. I feel way... Continue Reading →
It got pretty cold when the Household lived in New York for 10 brief months. I think the record lowest temp we survived was -8C. It was so cold that even with lined boots you couldn't stand still without freezing your tootsies off. But our experience ain't got nuthin' on the big freeze currently sweeping... Continue Reading →
Doing the research for this round-up of 10 couples who love their pets so much they put them in the bridal party made my day. It was inspired by me spotting the first couple in my Facebook feed. People are so awesome, aren't they? Elise and Dick are big fans of Game of Thrones, Star... Continue Reading →
OK, the incident, finally. I was sobbing, the kids were sobbing. He was gone. It was horrible. I'd chucked Charlie outside for some doggy time and asked the kids to show me how to play their new Wii. About 20 minutes later I thought ... hmmm ... normally the dog would be barking his head... Continue Reading →
There was an incident last night that I should be blogging about, but I can't ... because of Bradley Cooper's hips.I went to see Bradley in American Hustle - arriving with seconds to spare because of the incident - from the luxury of a Gold Class reclining couchy seat thingy.I don't know if it was... Continue Reading →
Kids love prehistoric stuff, whether it's reruns of The Flintstones, dinosaurs or the latest DVD release to tackle the era, The Croods. Here's how to throw a party that will totally rock. Crood party activities to keep them occupied ... >> If you're lucky enough to live in the ACT, you could hold a party... Continue Reading →
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