Jam Master
I have a love/hate relationship with congested traffic. On one hand, it’s annoying as all get-out – that much is obvious, and hardly needs mentioning. On the other hand, it …
Block User
As if the Christmas period wasn’t already stressful enough, some fool on my street has seen fit to declare an ‘all-in block party’ for the neighbourhood, to take place on …
Car Fixes
Is there anything better than your car, fresh after a service? The way it seems to glide across the road, the ease of the accelerator, the way that petrol just …
Among the Gumtrees
Over time, I’m coming closer to understanding the whole ‘home among the gumtrees’ thing. Lots of plum trees, verandah out front, clothesline in the back, and a sheep or two …
Swanky Kicks
I need some new party shoes for the festive season. Should I go for the ice-blue platform sandals with sparkly block heels, the semi-tasteful red stilettos or the pointy-toed flats …
Partying Ways
I always wanted to be party stylist, but everybody told me I had so much more potential than that. Being an impressionable youngster, I let that dream fall the wayside, …
Horse Versus Car
I was in the desert, right? And I was riding a horse, and I realised that it had no name. Obviously it was a long journey and I gave the …
Mother of Properties
Ever since I was little, I’ve always been able to tell when uncle Mick is in town by the way mum’s eyes pinch up at the corners. Her usually bright, …
Traffic Equals Drama
I’ve said this for years, and I will keep saying it in the years to come: Formula One would be much more exciting if the participants had to abide by …
The Truth of Things
Sometimes I hear people talk about the things they used to believe as kids, and I’m like… that’s it? Oh, your brother once told you that Americans lived …