They say that our lives go in seven year cycles, and there have certainly been times when it has been true for me. Consider the following chapters of my life: I went to the same youth group and church for 7 years, from the age of 16 (until I got married at 23 and shifted to … [Read more...] about The Seven Year Itch …
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Is The Golden Age of Blogging Over?
There are some who say that the golden age of blogging was back in the noughties. But that wasn't the case for me. It was 2007 before I was encouraged to provide regular updates on the website of the magazine I was editing - to keep a "blog". In a way it was meant … [Read more...] about Is The Golden Age of Blogging Over?
It’s the Squidz!
Content Warning: proud mama bragging in this post ... It's a fine line we tread when we have a blog. Those close to us are an integral part of our story, but it is their story too and not everybody appreciates being turned into blog fodder! In the early days I naively … [Read more...] about It’s the Squidz!
Can You Make Money Blogging?
With the coronavirus outbreak, there are many people worried about their jobs and financial security - particularly if you are a sole trader, consultant or casual employee. Making money online might seem the solution so I thought I'd share my experiences to answer the … [Read more...] about Can You Make Money Blogging?
Adventures in Radio
Having been a guest on national radio recently (with Myf Warhurst on ABC - if you missed it here's the link to the show - my interview is just after the 1 hour mark), it occurred to me that I've had quite a few adventures in radio and that others might be interested in finding … [Read more...] about Adventures in Radio