the end was just the beginning
So, last night I went to farewell drinks for one of the true legends of magazines - Beryl Giles. Beryl has been in the business FOREVER. I just caught her tail end, when she was my chief sub-editor at Woman's Day.I love Beryl. She rocks.So I was particularly keen to raise a glass to her.Her... Continue Reading →
We had parent-teacher meetings last week, where it was suggested my kids spend more time on the computer. This was a tricky one because I'd prefer them to spend less. Their current exposure is limited to the occasional session of Mathletics or Literacy Planet. And, while they wait for each other to start/finish their swimming... Continue Reading →
It's diva day - read what Miranda and Russell have done to earn the tag ... meanwhile Molly's a real-life jazz one. Miranda dogged by diva rumours People magazine is reporting that there's speculation Victoria’s Secret won't renew Miranda Kerr’s $1 million contract. Sources behind the scenes have told People she'll no longer be an... Continue Reading →
I got an interesting email at work yesterday and I would love to get your feedback on it. A mum wanted me to unsubscribe her from the site "because of the headings of late - 'I only took my eyes off him for a few minutes' and 'How do you tell your child he'll die... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since I went on my first cruise since I was a scotch & Coke-addled 21-year-old. Way back then I looked like this: His name was Marty ... he was from Brisbane ... just LOOK at those arms I was rocking ... The second time around I... Continue Reading →
After spending my life thinking I'm a bit weird (and having it confirmed by my dad at my 21st, when he describe me as an "odd-bod" during his speech), it was fascinating to take a personality test at work last week - as part of a conference - and discover I'm predictably normal. I answered... Continue Reading →
It's weekly wrap-up time ... and I thought I'd work my way backwards from last night, which I spent with a giant "L" on my forehead. It made its first appearance when I walked into my local Strike Bowling Alley for a friend's 40th and realised that everyone was dressed like they were on the... Continue Reading →
I'm new to the whole meme thing. Memes, if you didn't realise they were called that, are the funny postcards that pop up on your Facebook feed. They're a bit addictive once you start searching for them. And since I'm feeling like this ... I've decided to ... Instead of blogging. Don't worry ... I'll... Continue Reading →
366 days ago I was Naked With A Friend And A Wet Washer. 365 days ago I was on a cruise to Hawaii via Tahiti with my parents, sister, nephew and daughters. It sounds awesome ... and lots of the time it was. But the reality of cruising to Hawaii via Tahiti also involves very... Continue Reading →
Someone told me I really needed to be on Pinterest yesterday. They got it wrong. What I REALLY need to be on is holidays. Pinterest? WTF? Who has time for that? By the time I check Facebook and Twitter and work and look after the kids and squeeze in the occasional meal, the last thing... Continue Reading →
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