I am struggling to turn lemons into lemonade when it comes to my stupid car. I took it for a service yesterday and pointed out that the driver's side window wasn't working for the second time in the car's short life. It went on the fritz at Easter. Ever since then, I need to press... Continue Reading →

The goodbyes have started. I met my friend Suse for a farewell drink at the bowling club last night. The club closed at 7.30pm, so it wasn't a long drink ... but we managed to cram in a fair bit of chitter chat. I met Suse when the eldest started kindy. In fact, my whole... Continue Reading →

The packing continued apace at my house over the weekend, including boxing up all the old photos and albums that I inherited from my grandmother. I love those photos. I am thinking about starting some sort of Facebook or Instagram account with all of them. The youngest thinks I'm crazy, she doesn't know why anyone... Continue Reading →

DD and I went to a preview of 'Thanksgiving Month' last night, which will see three American-themed venues in Sydney CBD host Thanksgiving experiences throughout November. Over the month, each venue will offer a range of food and drink options that put a spin on classic holiday favourites such as Thanksgiving banquets, local music ‘parade’... Continue Reading →

Humanity filled me with disappointment and delight yesterday. As I walked the dogs to the coffee shop, I ran into the old man who is courting me. He said I looked amazing with my new hairdo, like I'm in my 30s. Thank you! On my way home, a woman who I sometimes chat with handed... Continue Reading →

I wasn't having a great run with Facebook Marketplace until I mentioned three magic words: Juicy Couture suitcase. Far out, things went nuts within 30 seconds of me posting the listing on Sunday afternoon. I spent the next five hours fielding endless "is this still available?”, "how many kilos does it hold?" and "will you... Continue Reading →

I spent yesterday working at the inaugural Sydney 2023 Visitor Economy Forum ... in uniform. I haven't worn a uniform since high school. It was a shock to the system. I looked a bit like a geriatric air hostess. Sorry I don't have a full length shot, but you get the general idea. I was... Continue Reading →

Way back in February 2020, when everyone naively thought COVID-19 was just an obscure illness in a distant land, DD and I went to see a music festival called Red Hot Summer in Port Macquarie. We had a bulk fun time. It was an excellent adventure. So we booked to watch it again in the... Continue Reading →

Just to be clear, this post isn't - for once - about actual furry rats. It's about my night at a Rat Pack-inspired bar with my sister, which was BULK FUN. We went to the launch of Mr Black COCONUTS! Rum and Coffee Liqueur at a very cool place called Dean & Nancy, which is... Continue Reading →

As you may recall, I live on a very busy road. It was extra busy yesterday morning - the traffic was at a complete standstill. It was quite the palaver to get out of my driveway, because no one wants to lose a precious car length by letting you in. I felt anxious as we... Continue Reading →