The game of rugby has changed a fair bit since my uncle Eric Tweedale was a Wallaby. In 2011, Eric is our oldest* surviving Wallaby at the age of ’90 and one third’. (Turns out there’s an even older one. … Continue reading
The recent protest action in Newcastle over council’s plan to remove the cathedral of 80-year old fig trees in Laman Street as at times been inspiring. And at times it has made me sad. Because the actions of a … Continue reading
Something I had come to believe would never happen.
This city is so very beautiful. There are some parts that still remain damaged, unloved. But most of this city is breathtakingly wonderful. Surely I’m not the only one who sees it this way?
And I hope he never does. Life would be so colourless.
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The discussion about the removal of the iconic Laman Street figs has gone on in Newcastle now for two years. Council finally made the decision to remove the trees, which they consider to be a risk, and to replant and … Continue reading
Today I saw something wonderful. And unexpected. My kids know about real food. Fresh food. They don’t think cakes come from packet mix because mum says if you’re going to have chocolate cake, have a real one. They know how … Continue reading
We have seen our cardiologist. I say ‘our’ because he is a wonderful man who has taken care of #2 son since the day he was born. Mr 9 does, indeed, have Wolff Parkinson White syndrome and has been prescribed … Continue reading
Due to popular demand! I admit I actually prefer this to the traditional coffee flavours. Please note this recipe makes a large quantity – portion control, my arse. I also just kinda don’t really follow a recipe – ever – … Continue reading
Sometimes I think our two sons couldn’t be more different. One is tall and slender and brown-eyed, the other is a blue-eyed man-mountain. One is anxious and thoughtful, the other is a one-man riot. Of course there are many things … Continue reading
What’s your favourite place? Perhaps you have more than one. I love home, of course. Home is my nest, my sanctuary. But there are other places that I love, that somehow speak to a place deep inside me. Tasmania is … Continue reading
Due to popular demand you can find today’s show here: It’s loud! Yes, it’s great fun. Yes, I get paid to do this. Yes, I’m a lucky woman. Mark Tinson is my partner-in-crime for this kinda nonsense every Friday. Today, … Continue reading
Talking about coffee drinking or chocolate or something on my show this morning, and somehow, can’t remember how, the topic of ‘your favourite coffee mug’ came up. Let me just say that where I work the coffee cups are a … Continue reading