Many people don't like Mondays, but I regard them as a chance to start over with a clean slate. Every Monday I resolve to eat less food, drink less alcohol, manage my stress levels better and do more exercise. And every week I invariably fail on all four fronts. But then another Monday rolls around,... Continue Reading →

One of DD’s mates dropped over for a beer on Saturday night as we were relaxing around the fire pit. I stood up to say hello, walked over and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. He reacted a little weirdly and I thought “oooh what’s his problem?” for a split... Continue Reading →

Just when I thought life couldn't get any more topsy turvy, the weather app on my phone informed me that it would be 26C today and 24C tomorrow. Those temperatures would be regarded as balmy in the middle of an English summer, whereas it's verging on winter in Australia. I got married on May 20,... Continue Reading →

Things have been very quiet on the drinks events front over the past few months, what with there being a pandemic and all. It’s been a nice break from being the oldest person in the room ... and subsequently the first to leave. Being constantly at home means there’s been no need to wear a... Continue Reading →

The International Jump Rope Union announced yesterday that the World Championships have been rescheduled for July 2021 in Ottawa, Canada. I should have been elated by the news that the youngest may finally get her chance to represent Australia, but I was slightly freaked out. The idea of flying to North America in just over... Continue Reading →

Will we be different when we emerge from our COVID-19 cocoon? Will we be kinder? Will we be more relaxed? Will we be eager to party or will we have grown too accustomed to solitude? Will we work from home more often? Will we want less and appreciate what we have more? Will we take... Continue Reading →

I was supposed to reprise my Mexican Beef with Cornbread Dumplings for DD last night, but I've been feeling a bit/lot overwhelmed over the past few days, so he cooked it for me instead. To make it extra classy, he prepared and served dinner while wearing a suit. Both the man and the meal were... Continue Reading →

Every morning around 6.45am, I walk the dogs to the coffee shop and buy myself a strong flat white. I was waiting to cross my busy road yesterday when Charlie the Moodle took a turn. He started panting, running around frantically in circles and holding his leg up in the air. I had been texting... Continue Reading →

Every few weeks for the past few months, Centrelink has sent me a message telling me it is still working on my Family Tax Benefit application. I have patiently waited. Yesterday it sent me a message saying my Family Tax Benefit application had been rejected because I hadn't filed my tax return. I was pretty... Continue Reading →

Some days it feels like I’m being punished for being mean to a fairy in a previous life. Yesterday was one of those days. I worked frantically from 8am to 5pm without a break, but still felt like a failure at the end of it. Nothing seemed to go right and there was a heavy... Continue Reading →