I have a theory that undiagnosed or untreated depression in one (or both) partners, is behind the breakup of many marriages. Let me explain. Although I'm not a marriage counsellor or therapist, I've drawn this conclusion based not only on my own experiences (living with … [Read more...] about Have I Fallen Out of Love or Am I Depressed?
Health & Wellbeing
Can Stink Bugs Bite or Sting?
Have you ever wondered if stink bugs bite or sting? No?! Well neither had I - until the hubster had a close encounter with a green stink bug earlier this year. He was doing some work outside around dusk, when something landed on the back of his neck. He brushed it away, … [Read more...] about Can Stink Bugs Bite or Sting?
Honey I Rolled My Ankle!
Working from home, I don't wear shoes - let alone high heels - all that often. So I guess it's not surprising that when I wore heels to a funeral about a year ago, I had a bit of a mishap. Walking back to the car, I missed my step and rolled my ankle - ouch! It brought … [Read more...] about Honey I Rolled My Ankle!
Fascinated by Fungi
On my morning walks lately, I've found myself fascinated by fungi. While this is possibly a sign that I need to get a life (all work and no play makes Janet a dull girl, which says a lot about my days of late), I have been amazed by the variety of unusual specimens that have … [Read more...] about Fascinated by Fungi
Keep an Ear Out Ladies!
NB This post in collaboration with Australian Hearing. I really hate having to rely on reading glasses so much these days. And to think I was excited when I got my first pair prescribed nearly ten years ago! Turns out, our hearing also tends to deteriorate as we … [Read more...] about Keep an Ear Out Ladies!