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 […]
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 […]
It never ceases to surprise me how powerful and humbling it is to catch up with a group of women who share the same philosophies, particularly when you are from the same workplace. Last week I attended a pre International Women’s Day lunch […]
Last weekend I was one of masses of people to attend “A Day On The Green” at Sirromet Winery, located at Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, only a stone’s throw from Brisbane airport (approx 1/2 hour’s drive). Yes it was a hot 39 deg […]
As Oprah Winfrey once said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right” Be honest, how many years have you made one or more New Year resolutions and never achieved your goal? You are not alone. […]
Time with my grandsons over the Christmas break was relaxing, but more importantly, precious. As a grandmother of two boys I treat every moment with them as a gift. Needless to say there are challenging moments as they develop their own personalities. […]
The very first Walking on Sunshine Raceday to raise money for melanoma research was an outstanding success with more than 300 people attending the event in The Birdcage at Eagle Farm Racecourse. Special guests included WOS ambassadors singer Pete Murray, poet Rupert […]
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