It has been a few nights since I slept properly, which means I am even vaguer than usual. I think it’s a combination of stress and menopause that’s keeping me awake. It’s pretty full on at work in the lead up to caretaker mode before the election. Trying to juggle that with parenting, pets and... Continue Reading →

I’ve been putting in the hard yards to secure the reputation of being the resident weirdo at work. There's a catch-up on Microsoft Teams each week called Quarantini, which is a hangover from COVID-19 lockdowns. I usually manage to say something each week that leaves people uncertain about what to say next. For example, someone... Continue Reading →

Charlie the Moodle hasn't been himself since he got his claw caught in his ear last week. When we go for our morning walk he takes a few steps, puts his tail to one side and swings his head around in agitation, then stares at me imploringly until I pick him up. I took him... Continue Reading →

The dogs and I have all had a clip since I last blogged. It has been a VERY expensive few days. I was ashamed when I dropped bedraggled Charlie off at Sugar Paws and the groomer announced she would need to shave his tail to remove the matted fur. When I returned to collect the... Continue Reading →

I was tapping away at my computer yesterday morning when all hell broke loose. The youngest was making her lunch in the kitchen when Charlie the Moodle started screaming and writhing at her feet. She freaked out and told me it looked like he was having a fit. I rushed over and I feel like... Continue Reading →

“Hi” is the standard way people start telephone conversations, but I sometimes wish they would add the words “you haven’t done anything wrong”. It would save me so much angst. A colleague called first thing yesterday. They said “hi”, I said “hi”. Then they asked if I was OK because my voice sounded funny. It... Continue Reading →

While it terrifies me that my children might leave home soon, there are some things I won't miss. For example, negotiating the minefield that is cooking dinner. You may remember that I said I was making gnocchi bake last night. It was chosen based on its ease because I was working in the city yesterday.... Continue Reading →

DD called yesterday to say I'd left a few things in his car and he would drop off on his way to the airport. His new head office is in Adelaide, so he's on his way to the airport a lot lately. We went to the Hunter Valley on the weekend with a few of... Continue Reading →

I had dinner with a few of the Justice for Kathleen Folbigg team last night. They are in town for the second inquiry into Kathleen’s convictions, which resumes today after being abruptly adjourned in November 2022. As I walked into the serviced apartment where they are staying, Kathleen was on speaker phone. Her fortitude humbles... Continue Reading →

You may recall there was a lot of “network degradation” and “planned maintenance” of the NBN service at my old place, which led to numerous panicked wi-fi-less periods. I hoped my NBN "planned maintenance" issues would be over in my new abode, but nup, my service may be affected today between 8am and 5pm. This... Continue Reading →