Last week I walked into a recently renovated 1889 building to discover a tastefully decorated pub and bar surrounded by inviting staff and a warm atmosphere that made me immediately think “I like this place”. On behalf of She Brisbane I […]
Want to know the best way to cater to your creative passion? The answer is to chase and escape! By this I mean first chase your passion, secondly choose when to escape from your daily routine and finally decided on what type […]
Sometimes it is difficult to be inspired, particularly as you grow older. Dare I say, it is almost the ‘been there, done that’ feeling, but not in an egotistical sense. It is more about a quest for something new, something to inspire oneself […]
Ben Elton is clever. International English author, playwright, director, actor, comedian, he has it all. You only need to Google him to see what he has been up to during his creative life. He is renowned for his work and his latest ensemble […]
Everything seems to be based around the process of “preparing for death!”. This was my recent comment to family and friends (including my financial adviser), about the concept of my imminent retirement. The reason I say this is, when you are close to the […]
Melanoma challenge We all hear about this highly malignant and aggressive form of skin cancer characterised by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, the pigment producing cells in skin, hair and eyes and is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with one Australian dying from […]
You cannot deny there is something special about London, it has it all, almost. Let me tell you why, on my latest trip, I didn’t need to go to London to have a wonderful time in the UK. I decided to bypass London […]
Travelling alone is not complicated for single females Some people are intimidated by large international airports. However, I find them to be fascinating as they resemble a mini city, multicultural platter of intrigue with all the hustle and bustle. They also provide excellent services […]
What more do you need? I commented recently to a friend about the huge number of things I needed to organise before I fly to the UK to visit friends. His response was “as long as you have your ticket, credit card and […]
Turmeric – an ancient spice from the tropical turmeric plant and a member of the ginger family. Indications are it is an Asian spice originated in southern India. It is yellow in colour, has a warm bitter taste, is widely used in medicines […]
My advice to women (and men), if you haven’t already, why not consider lifting weights as part of your fitness routine. It is even more important as you grow older. Let’s face it, it is an uphill battle as we age but it […]
Who would have thought in the year 2017 women, and in many instances men, continue to be entwined in abusive relationship situations, in environments that should be caring, supportive and safe. However we continue to strive for no-tolerance as society has begun to talk […]
Oh no, Jeremy Marou from “Busby Marou” had 2 heart attacks in one night and he is only 34 years old! The other half of the duo Thomas Busby needs him and so do we! I love these two melodic Australian musicians and the […]
Like a needle on a vinyl record, caught in an unseen scratch, repeat, repeat, repeat until you lift the arm and move it to the next grove. That’s how I feel when I replay the imagines of mum lying unconscious in hospital. I comb […]
Women’s well being has always been on my list of pursuits. I browse articles based on psychological research, hold discussions with women about their issues and ultimately come to the same conclusion on how women cope. A major contributing coping mechanism for women appears […]
The decline in mental health can be attributed to broken relationships. Many people are unsure how to deal with it or wonder if what they experience is normal i.e. do other people feel the same way? For many of us we may only […]
Hola amigos – although you don’t need to speak Spanish to embrace the wonders of Spanish film in Brisbane as you indulge yourself from the 27th April to 14th May 2017 at the 20th Spanish Film Festival. This week Palace Barracks held their […]
Chance encounter with a fellow creator As I browsed through the cushions in the local Pillow Talk store, a woman around her early forties stood close by, hands deep in tightly packed colourful creative patterned cushions, in search of a bargain. She commented “if […]
It didn’t take long for me to contemplate how a grandparent may feel as a major child-carer. As I shared my lunch with inspirational women at SheBrisbane’s 2017 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration I reflected on what was a particularly special day. […]
We were a privileged audience attend Lisa’s Soiree last Saturday night at the stunning Riverside Function Centre. As Walter Williams acknowledged most likely a ‘one off’ night to be entertained by top ranking professional Australian musicians and singers, many who perform internationally. The musicians, photographer and […]
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