Don’t you love those Sunday drives where you never know where you’re going to end up or what’s going to happen? On a recent Sunday, Spider Boy,…… Read more “Sunday drive: savage seagulls, snakes and service with a snarl”
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More eye-candy neighbours
Photo: Rex/Fremantle Media “There’s Eye Candy” said Mum, the way you’d say, “There’s the postman”, or “That’ll be the phone”, late on Friday afternoon when I was pottering about…… Read more “More eye-candy neighbours”
Love song to INXS
The past couple of weeks I have been listening to a lot of INXS. The recent telemovie, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, has reinvigorated my love for them.…… Read more “Love song to INXS”
Beach house time-machine
I’ve just returned from a beach holiday in the land that time forgot. And I mean that in a good way. My friends Lulu and Mr M had…… Read more “Beach house time-machine”
Ghost of New Years past (or “Go to bed, Mummy!”)
Staying up late is a luxury I can little afford as the mother of a young child. My Spider Boy springs, jumps, leaps out of bed with…… Read more “Ghost of New Years past (or “Go to bed, Mummy!”)”
Happy New Year!
I am sitting in front of the ABC’s Rage listening to my much loved 70s retro hits. 2014 is only 32 minutes old and so far every song’s…… Read more “Happy New Year!”
Gardenia oasis
I’ve done it again. Every year I tell myself I’m going to send out cards by December 1, and shop early for thoughtful, carefully selected gifts where…… Read more “Gardenia oasis”
Lara Bingle’s Thighs – Using Their Power For Good
A recent issue of gossip magazine Famous published pictures of model Lara Bingle on a beach in a bikini. Lara’s cellulite was clearly visible on the back…… Read more “Lara Bingle’s Thighs – Using Their Power For Good”
Five Haikus About Trying to Write Haiku
Last Monday the title of one of the WordPress Daily Post challenges caught my eye. It was about haiku, a poetry form I just love. The challenge…… Read more “Five Haikus About Trying to Write Haiku”