My Bittersweet South Sudan
As I sit on my bed with my laptop placed on my lap, mixed emotions run through me. I can’t control my tears as I write this. Listening to my favourite South Sudanese songs of freedom and joy such as “Ci Mal […]
Opinion
I’m worried about the future…
I’m worried about us—as a society—that before too long we, as humans, will no longer be capable of doing much of anything. Let me give you some insights, and yes, brace yourself. Glimpses of the future Shoelaces: Nike announced recently they will […]
Six tips to get your dream started
This is for all the fabulous women out there who have a dream! You CAN do it! You just have to start. Like you, I had a dream once. In fact, I had many! But the best thing I ever did was […]
How numb have we become to joy?
Last Spring break we took the kids to Vanuatu and this holiday brought me right up close with pure joy. I don’t mean the joy that comes from not having to cook for a week, or not having to make my own […]
The true cost – who made my clothes?
Fashion is an expression; it is what we wish to communicate about ourselves but does the cost of our addiction come at a price, or are we blinded by a hunger for ‘want’ that we refuse to ignore it? On the Anzac […]
Red dirt, the races, and night shifts
Greetings to everyone reading this! It has been a while since I have updated my column and journaled my adventures, so, what have I been up to lately you may ask? My adventures vary from dancing in red dirt at Noorama and […]
It’s my party and I’ll celebrate if I want to…
I recently celebrated another birthday. And when I say ‘celebrated’, I really mean it. I just LOVE birthdays! The world seems to fall into two different camps when it comes to birthdays: you either love them or ignore them. For me, it’s […]
Decorating the baby nursery
I am happy to report that we are now over half way through the pregnancy – woo hoo! We had our scan a few weeks ago and everything is going perfectly. The baby is measuring five days bigger than expected, so who […]
Bad luck… or is God smiting me?
So this happened… Which is really handy as my good friend’s wedding in NZ is coming soon and a moon boot looks great with formal attire. I think I’ve irritated God when I accidentally stole a trinket from the Vatican Gift Shop […]
What successful people do…
Most people don’t achieve the goals they set at the start of the year. So what is the difference between those people and highly successful people that do achieve their goals? It’s a common misconception that successful people are more motivated; to […]
Give the pram parking bays to seniors
Okay, I know this won’t go down well with other mothers but let me declare upfront that I am a mother myself. My kids are now in their teens, but when they were younger, I can’t remember ever seeing a pram parking […]
Four discoveries you must make in Venice
Venice is a dream that may one day dissolve into the Adriatic Sea – the city is sinking and sea levels are rising. It’s a compelling reason to see La Serenissima (a name for the Republic of Venice) sooner rather than later. […]
with Rachel Quilligan
1) This extended summer weather; 2) Learning to ride a horse; and, 3) All the public holidays at this time of year! Rachel Quilligan is a Brisbane journalist interested in politics, culture and seeing as much of the world as possible. Check […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
with Laura Churchill
I’m loving: rediscovering forgotten treasures in my wardrobe; reworking some of my mum’s favourite recipes I remember from childhood; and, my new baby daughter. Laura Churchill is a Brisbane stylist and fashion writer, mother of one and shopping companion of many. Connect […]
with Kristine Riordan
I’m loving: the last of the peaches; good movies; and, bike rides along the river. Brisbane writer Kristine Riordan has more than twenty years experience in the food industry including cookbook writing, restaurant reviewing, cookery school, wine retailing and food consulting. She […]
The adrenaline rush of overtaking road trains
This week while on my new country adventure—rural nursing, I experienced my first adrenaline rush. Yep, overtaking the road trains. As I previously mentioned in my first blog I was about to commence orientation week in Roma. Roma is five hours drive […]