Warning: self-indulgence ahead. Still here? Fabulous! But don't say I didn't warn you. This time last year, I reflected on the year that was. My 'greatest hits' of the year, by month, in reverse order. And it was a lovely way to round out the ...
Emojis as words – Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year
Last week, Oxford Dictionaries announced the 'Face with Tears of Joy' emoji as its 2015 Word of the Year (for the US and the UK). OUTRAGEOUS, huh? Except not really. For what it's worth, I don't emoji. I'm not cool enough. (Remember when ...
We didn’t start the mummy wars
The mummy wars. GROAN, right? Don't worry. I'm not here to provoke them. I'm not here to stir the pot, poke the bear or perform some other cliché of anger-mongering. I'm here to calm them. In song format, of course. Because that's what I do. ...
Feelings
(Image source: Jean Jullien - Facebook - Instagram) I'm feeling a lot of things at the moment. I'm feeling shock that there are people in the world who think so little of human life. I'm feeling grief for the victims of the terrorist ...
Family quirks
I've been slack on the blog lately. Some of it's been work. Some of it's been life. But most of it's been ... sigh ... something ... else? I can't concentrate. Social issues are getting me fired up, particularly when they're close to home. ...
Do you phub? – an interview with David Astle
Two years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing David Astle. Name ring a bell? It should. He's an author (and if you're not familiar with his work, I suggest you start with Puzzled). He was the 'dictionary guy' on quiz show Letters and ...
Boy, Lost – Kristina Olsson (book review)
In August, I went to the Bendigo Writers Festival and had a wonderful time. I thought I would enjoy it and get a bit from it, but my expectations were exceeded. Twice over. One of the sessions I attended was titled On Grieving. As someone who has ...
Click, Clack, Moo and more: A Barnyard Collection – Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin (book review)
When my (now five-year-old) daughter was still a bub, I had a vivid dream. It was about a group of cows that were owned by Peter Combe, and they went on strike until their demands for juicy, juicy green grass were met. I shared this incredible dream ...
Interview with a preschooler (the dad edition)
Last year, I interviewed my daughter about her relationship with me, and Interview with a toddler was the result. This year, I thought I'd do it again. But this time, I decided to ask her about her dad. Here are the results. A dad-focused ...
The definition of ‘stroke’ (#strokeweek15 14-20 September)
It’s National Stroke Week. The National Stroke Foundation is trying to raise awareness to prevent stroke in Australia, and encourages all Australians to: Be aware of what stroke is, how to recognise a stroke and what to do Live healthy to ...
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