It’s no secret that we’ve become a wasteful society. Consumerism, convenience and keeping up with the Joneses mean that Australians create 2 tonnes of waste per year . With knowledge though, comes power – the power to make a change. The ABC’s War On Waste program is the latest in the effort to make Australians aware of just how much waste we produce, and how to dispose of waste better. Continue reading
Today in Manchester an explosion at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena has left at least 19 dead, with 50 people injured. There were also reports of kids and parents being separated from each other in the panic to leave the venue. Continue reading
Social media. As much as I use it, I’ve never been a big fan of it. I had a MySpace back in the day but I held out on Facebook because I just didn’t see it as a necessity. As a big talker I always preferred a good old chat on the phone. Then all my friends went overseas and it was the only way to see their far flung adventures so I caved. Now, I’m as much a slave to it as anyone else. Continue reading
Fashion. I’ve never been one to give much thought to it. As an overweight female I wear what fits. I’ve given even less thought to children’s fashion. Until I met my partner I didn’t even consider kids clothes as fashion, more just as ‘play smocks’ or necessary body coverings. I have learnt that I am (apparently) wrong. Continue reading
Tomorrow is Christmas Day!! In fact it will be the 35th time I’ve celebrated this occasion and the 34th time Santa has broken in and left goodies behind. (The year I lived in Melbourne on my own, he must have misplaced my address. Or I was on the naughty list… nah!) Where the previous Christmases have been full of joy and cheer, this one has been difficult for our family. Continue reading
It’s an unflattering image to be sure but let me introduce you to my mean, green Yuba El Boda Boda cargo bike! Isn’t she pretty? I rode her for the first time a week ago for the first time since May. Continue reading
About a year after I started working at my current workplace I was chatting to a colleague who was about 3 or 4 months pregnant. We were talking about babies and families and I said “Naomi did IVF but it was unsuccessful.” I’d say she looked at me strangely but it was a look I’d seen many times before. “My partner is Naomi too,” I said. She sighed, exasperated. “Oh you’re gay,” she said. Continue reading
It’s been about two years since I last contributed to a blog. Back then I was working full time, studying full time and ghostwriting books in my spare time so of course the blog was neglected in favour of keeping my very busy schedule on track. My how times change. Continue reading
