Working in the city… again
After nine years working in the suburbs, I’m back in the city for a new job – and goodness, how things have changed while I’ve been away! Peak hour traffic Oh, the joys of peak hour traffic… it has been a shock […]
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A clairvoyant told me my fiancé was not the one
An unfortunate thing happened before I got married… I had my cards and palm read by a clairvoyant. Let me just say upfront that I’m not in the practice of visiting clairvoyants—sure I’ve been to the occasional one when I was a […]
What I did with my one precious free hour…
In my last post I mentioned that inbetween juggling my two little girls, being a wife, writing, managing the household and breathing, I got an hour to myself last week – it was amazing! Q: So what did I do with that […]
My first country social outing – I’m off to the races
I have been out here in South West Queensland for approximately one month now. It is hard to describe my time out here – it seems like it has gone extremely fast for some parts and slow in others. Time flies… and […]
Why I kept my maiden name… (and no, the sky didn’t fall in)
I was having coffee with a younger friend of mine recently and she told me that she had changed her surname. I presumed that as she was recently separated that she had reverted to her maiden name… but no she had chosen […]
Rachel Amphlett: when ‘The End’ is just the beginning!
Margaret Agoth interviews Brisbane crime-thriller author, Rachel Amphlett. As the author of six thriller novels including the Dan Taylor series, Rachel Amphlett may live in Brisbane, but when her hands hit the keyboard, she escapes to daring and thrilling locations, and many […]
Queensland, are you ready to rumble?
Myjanne Jensen caught up with Renee—one half of the all-girl Queensland contingent—who is taking on the other States in Reno Rumble. For all you reno-junkies out there, it’s time to strap on your tool belt and charge up the electric drill, as […]
Will my super feed me or will I be singing for my supper?
Young women, you think you have plenty of time… the world is yours, but time flies—take it from this Baby Boomer looking to retire. As discussed in my last post, I found myself in the role of a struggling single parent with […]
I filled in for the receptionist in a brothel
So, what do you think of the banner on my page? I love it! It’s bright and vibrant but when I excitedly showed my friend Jane she said “Ohhh I don’t know Darl, it looks a bit like a porn shop doesn’t […]
Kitchen ‘Magick’ – cooking with love
I love working my ‘magick’ in the kitchen as I cook. I have been doing it for many years. Right now as the day is coming to a close, I have a copper pan on the stove top, full to the brim […]
Jas and Bonnie remember those taken too soon
It was a bad week in September; another woman had died at the hands of a man and Jas Rawlinson and Bonnie Sims were affected by it… affected enough to try and raise awareness of the domestic violence issue. “Bonnie and I […]
One hour to myself – magic!
This week we rounded our fifth week with our little darling, Minnie-Jane, and I finally managed to get approximately one hour to myself. I’m not going to lie – it was amazing! In fact, since that hour of freedom, I have been […]
Pets too, can enjoy the best of the East and West!
Dr Cindy Tan was nine-years-old when she lost her beloved pet; there wasn’t a vet in the town where she lived and her pet needed urgent attention. “The vet was an hour away and at that time there was no transport to […]
After a breakup… new life
I have spent the last year healing, reflecting, growing from a break-up after many years with my partner, and am now at the stage of what next? This is where my desire to start exploring my more creative side kicked in. I […]
How this single mum survived and got ahead
Part one: As a single, older female, and a Baby Boomer with retirement lingering like an autumn leaf preparing for winter, I feel as though I am in a position to make recommendations to my younger colleagues and hopefully they take heed […]
Sibling rivlary: why NZ is like a pesty little sister
I have a very complicated relationship with our ANZAC brethren across the Tasman. My favourite holiday by a mile is ANZAC Day – the extraordinary courage, sheer guts and guiles the young men of Australia and New Zealand showed for the Mother […]
Tough times transitioning from one child to two…
I am the mother of two lovely little girls, Audrey (three) and Minnie-Jane aka MJ (one-month-old) and to say these last few weeks as a second-time “new mum” has been tough would be a gross understatement. It has brought a whole new […]
It’s official, I’ve started nursing in the ‘bush’!
I am pleased to report, my nursing orientation in Roma went well. Mind you, the days were full-on because of the induction, policies and procedures that followed. It was a relief for me meeting other girls in a similar situation to me—knowing […]
Closed: Win a double pass to see The Sound of Music live on stage
Congratulations to our two winners: Sarah Sneddon Marion Gibson THIS COMPETITION HAS CLOSED: She Brisbane has two double passes to giveaway to see the world’s favourite musical—The Sound of Music—at the Lyric Theatre from 11 March. Don’t miss your chance to see […]
with Brittany Snow
I am loving (as we welcome Autumn): the anticipation of hot drinks; crunchy leaves; and, wearing the warm colours that this season encourages. Brittany is fifty percent of The Elopement Collective, wife to Josh, and kitty mum to Stevie and Aggie. Connect […]