by Plans and priorities Some people think I have the most amazing life and I do, but it’s not all roses and relaxation. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate what I have, particularly as a retiree, although not everything goes to plan. […]
by Music for your wildest dreams was our gift from Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) latest production of DREAMSCAPES. Aptly named for the audience as we settled in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) majestic Concert Hall. Another packed audience was transported to […]
by I remember the eighties well, we lived through one of the most predominant fear related topics of our time, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. It had a substantial impact on the health and economy in countries all around the world. […]
by The story Ever thought of farming cannabis for a change of career? Well, Christine Meeusen did exactly that. When the movie, Breaking Habits began I wondered what was to come as the intro was somewhat different to the normal commercial films […]
by When I hear of a disease, yet know little of it, I realise it’s time to find out more. The recent screening of Roadshow Films, “Five Feet Apart” prompted me to do this. I attended on behalf of She Society and […]
by It was during my days studying philosophy when I was introduced to what became one of my most powerful and inspirational literary influencers. She was also my mentor, although she was never aware of it. Given it is International Women’s Day […]
by HEAVENLY, Music To Lift Your Soul was an apt opening for Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) first Maestro season for 2019 as introduced by QSO Chief Executive, Craig Whitehead in QPAC’s Concert Hall. An appreciative packed audience was lead into sublime and […]
by Do you remember Laurel and Hardy? I do and as a young girl thought their movies were funny, sometimes silly. Thanks to She Society’s invitation from Entertainment One, I attended the preview screening of STAN & OLLIE and was reintroduced to […]
by Quel moment excitant d’avoir trente ans en 2019. How exciting for the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival who once again exceeds its reputation as it presents a line up ‘pare excellence’ of 54 features and documentaries. The biggest ever in […]
by This week it is back to school and for some, starting for the first time. Either way children are required to transition from a safe, known environment to some form of unfamiliar territory. As a parent and grandparent most of us […]
by It’s hot in Australia right now and for older women clothing choices becomes a challenge, particularly when we fancy a social outing and need to make an effort to look chic. Dress choices can be limiting as many designs are made […]
by I hadn’t planned to travel earth’s annual orbit of the sun in last year’s new year resolution, but according to my Fitbit, my step count was kind of close. Really? Close to over 940 million kilometres? I don’t think so. However […]
by Christmas is almost here and with it comes particular stresses whether we want them or not. It is difficult to avoid and truth be known by the time Christmas Day arrives most of us force ourselves to dig deeper for that […]
by It was a cloudy morning when we parked our SUV at 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen in Victoria. Despite out-of-towners assumption about Melbourne’s weather, November was a pleasant, warm and breezy 31 degrees. I was thrilled when my cousins suggested we visit […]
by The story is a new old This may be the seventh remake since 1922 but does it really matter when each one has a different twist to this legendary movie? Robin Hood movie makers are compelled to adjust to 21st century […]
by By the time you reach your late fifties you believe you have a reasonable grasp on workplace challenges. Women in my era, Baby Boomers, have worked 40-50 years or more. Some full or part time, some raising children, others not. Our […]
by Twelve months into retirement has been an enlightening experience. My world has changed, better than expected. At first I was cautious, as it seemed to me that the general perception, if you strive long enough in the work force you will […]
by Sydney never ceases to disappoint. I visit around three to four times a year to attend writing workshops with my writing colleagues. During this time, I manage to include cultural activities based around Sydney’s artistic arena, and there is always something […]
by The topic was Modern Manners and I was listening to Loretta Ryan’s Sunday morning show on Brisbane’s 612ABC radio. It inspired me to write this column. There appears to be a decline in basic social manners. It makes me wonder […]
by From a mother’s and grandmother’s perspective, I am pedantic about children and adults safely restrained in cars with the appropriate seat belts. This is a result of personal experience before seat belt days. I was eleven years of age and […]
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