Let them live
I was raged at … full spittle, purple faced, get-out-of-the-car raged at on the road a few weeks ago. The man screaming at me had made an illegal exit from … Continue reading
That four letter word
There’s a dirty, four letter word that we all need to stop using. It’s everywhere. It’s insidious.
Thinspiration
“It’s sad though because it makes you feel that if you don’t look like that there’s something wrong with you. I have friends who won’t eat lunch at school because … Continue reading
How to draw a life
The trick to drawing your way out of a paper bag is just to draw a door. Ziga Sparovec We imagine that life should be lived a certain way. There … Continue reading
Beautiful traditions
Tradition is a guide and not a jailer. W. Somerset Maugham A celtic harp plays the Christ Child Lullaby. I lay all the branches, colour by colour on the floor. … Continue reading
Drops in the ocean
Internet dating has made people more disposable. Dan Slater Scene 1: Take 1: A woman in her early 30s walks along a busy, urban street. The camera focuses on the men … Continue reading
Platitudes
Single ladies, we are not Damsels in Distress… we are Divas that Impress! Mandy Hale If you suppressed a hiccup of hot bile on reading that – you’re not alone. … Continue reading
Making friends
Friendship has been on my mind lately. The topic came up with a few people facing the prospect of starting over. When you’re young, friendship comes easily. You catch a … Continue reading
Some thoughts on Jill Meagher
I can’t remember anything like this in 37 years [in the police force],” Mr Lay said. “It’s just extraordinary the impact it’s had on our community. Chief Commissioner Ken Lay … Continue reading
