Writing for a generation
It is the psychological aspect of authors that fascinates me and there is nothing more interesting than to speak to the author of a book you have recently read to find out what makes them tick. I just closed the cover on […]
Ruth Greening
Back to school … too late to cancel?
You know the feeling when you have a function to attend and as you begin to dress you are still uncertain if you want to go but are too far committed to cancel? I was like this when I decided to attend […]
The ‘girlie network’ – my best friends
Part of the dictionary definition of ‘girlie’ is: “featuring nude or scantily clad young women.” I can assure you that none of my girlie nights out have succumbed to this level – phew! But on a more serious note, I began writing […]
It’s spring – calling all domestic goddesses!
Traditionally, it’s Spring clean time, but I peaked a little early. The weekend – the sun had almost set and as I shut and lock each window, I can feel the crisp air take over the house after what has been a […]
Will I still be ‘out there’ when I die?
I was one of the thousands on Census night—when Australians were requested to complete the form online to make a difference—that was unable to fill out the form. While I attempted to fulfil my obligations, I was thwarted by the website. Needless […]
Another year (half) over and what have you done?
Did you make a plan this year? I did and it appears from my mid-year review—fingers crossed—that I have met some of my objectives, and the others I can justify not reaching. It is healthy to question There will be times when […]
Meet our columnists
Meet our wonderful columnists. If you would like to suggest topics to our columnists, or sponsor them, please email She Brisbane (the address is in the footer below) Alexandria Bernard writes Smart Alex. Calling it as she sees it, Alex—a journalist and […]
Enriched versus a rich lifestyle
On my return from my overseas trip, I wrote about how the travel refocused me – made me review my life and question if anything needed to be done to change it. One of the things I noticed was that as a […]
Seven things that travel makes you think about
This was my life last week and it was difficult: I arrived back in Australia after a month overseas; I went to work the next day; dealt with sudden time changes; experienced sleep deprivation and irregular sleep patterns; had to avoid commitments […]
I have a life bucket, not a bucket list
I believe that life is one big bucket that is sometimes filled and sometimes emptied. Full of objectives, challenges, and achievements that includes travel. In my ‘life bucket’ there were some places I held on to and always wanted to visit: Naples, […]
My Greek writing retreat
I have the utmost respect for anyone who has written and published a novel, especially now that I have undertaken some study to do so. In late 2015, a colleague mentioned that there was a writing retreat in Greece. It didn’t take […]
Tips for surviving long flights … from first-hand experience
I am in Greece as we speak and as the Greek philosopher, Aristotle once said, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and “happiness depends upon ourselves.” This definitely is true for long distance plane travel. What I have […]
I am the planking record holder (for the moment)
Definition: To plank, a person first gets into push-up position with legs extended, then places the elbows on the floor and rests their weight on their forearms. Hold this position for as long as possible. My gym calls it “The Hover”. Background […]
Why dancing is good for your heart and soul
Raising a family, getting back into the work force, recreating a career path, relationships, friends and life in general—these are a few of the demands that lead you astray, away from your heart felt passions or from finding new ones. For me […]
How to win at remote grandparenting
I live in the Queensland but my grandchildren live in Victoria—1657.1 kilometres (17 hour 44 minutes drive) away. For a long time I lived with a constant pull on my heart strings including restless nights and the weight of guilt; I had […]
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 […]
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 […]
We stand on the shoulders of the women who came before us
Recently three experiences made me do some soul searching: I received an invitation to celebrate International Women’s Day; A voter information letter arrived, sent out by the electoral commission; and, I watched the movie “Suffragette” during a recent flight to Sydney. They […]
Tips for a new or struggling grandparent
How did you feel when you first became a grandparent? If it hasn’t happened, how do you think you will feel? Joyous, elated, reborn, protective, in love with new love? For me all my maternal, protective instincts returned. With this came a […]
What I found in my fridge
This week I began with good intent, to write about my concerns on our overly-keen government’s focus on our so called ‘nest egg’ superannuation, and I will. However I had been interstate visiting family and friends all weekend, arrived back home on […]