Rants & Ramblings

With the global outbreak of coronavirus, it feels like this year has been put on hold, don't you think? Although Australia is not yet in total lockdown, we have been told to stay at home if at all possible and avoid any unnecessary outings. Gatherings of more than two people … [Read more...] about Life in Limbo: A Coronavirus Update

I am baffled by something our neighbours have done. Or rather, not done. Like us, they moved in a bit over a year ago. Although they didn't plant them, there are several small trees and large bushes in their yard which are becoming quite invasive, hanging over our … [Read more...] about That’s not very Neighbourly!

Six weeks into 2020, and I still haven't chosen my word for the year! This is my third year of jumping on the "one little word" bandwagon. In 2018, I chose "breathe" and it is a word that has stayed with me ever since - it's amazing how often I need to stop and remind … [Read more...] about Choosing My One Little Word for 2020: UPDATED!

We have made some wonderful technological advances in my lifetime. In the last couple of decades our lives have been revolutionised by the internet, mobile phones, GPS, touch screens, Skype, virtual reality, and so much more. You would think as a society that we would … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Wish Someone Would Invent …

I couldn't find my usual hair colour last time I went shopping, so I chose a different one and this was the result: I'll be honest - I'm not loving it. While the colour itself is fine, it's a bit dark on me. I think it screams fake and is obviously from a box - whereas … [Read more...] about Which do you Prefer: Real or Fake?!