Growing in the mountains
Everyone in Melbourne is complaining about how they’re dying from the heat, and here’s us…enjoying the cool all the way up in the mountains. Not that it never gets warm …
Entertaining a Horse and a Turtle
What’s the word for when your darling nephew, aged 3, and niece, aged 5½, actually manage to agree on something while you’re looking after them? I want to say ‘miracle’, …
Bug Revenge 2: The Kitchen Invasion
I just realised that I haven’t killed an insect in twenty-four years. At first, that was because of what my Uncle Joe told me when I was five: all insects …
I Crave that Oxygen Hit
I could LIVE in an oxygen chamber. That’s how good it is inside those things. I’ve considered whether I’m addicted, but i don’t think it’s that. Either way, I’m gonna …
Counselling for Dad
I just got back from my annual trip to see the family on the Mornington Peninsula. They all seem to be doing fine – dad has taken the whole experience …
A Change of Heart Over Tennis
I’d never been a sporty kid, but the year I completely smashed it, I was certain I had a great career ahead of me in tennis. I’d been the dunce …
Trees and Me, Not Meant to Be
There’s a very good reason that I’ve chosen to live in the heart of the city, and it’s because I hate things that grow. Yeah, I know. Go ahead, gasp, …
Canopies and Brightening
VERY interesting meeting tonight, as we were introduced to a piece of sheer industry. I’ve been going to these focus meditation meetings for a whole three weeks now, one meeting …
Window repairs for bed and breakfast
It is now at the point of my travels where my finances are extremely low. Therefore, whenever I can, I swap trade for accommodation and food. Over the years I …
Before and After: Indoor play centers change lives
There’s a fair bit of pressure to be the best aunt at the moment, so finding a place in Melbourne that does kids parties and activities should get me across …