In this strange new world of ours, even the concept of being ‘out and about’ has been turned on its head.  The seemingly rare opportunities to experience the little things of our old, ‘normal’ world are moments to be celebrated.  ‘Normal’ seems like decades, rather than weeks ago to me. Without further ado…  a few…

Things that have put a smile on my dial this week: 1.  Proper, actual, ‘chapter books’.  I’m reading these with Master SSG.  They were favourites from my own childhood. 2.  The humble Milk Arrowroot thickly spread with butter and creamed honey.  So simple but so good. 3.  Rainbows. I hope they are a good omen…

It’s back, or more precisely (since it never really left) – it’s gained a freakish momentum.  A life of its own.  It’s so thick in the air you could cut it with that proverbial knife.  That sense of impending doom, that rim of anxiety that seems to edge practically every aspect of our daily lives…

My neighbourhood.  There isn’t just one word, feeling or image that defines all that it means to me.  It’s both a physical home and an emotional retreat to return to from work, travels near and far, adventures good and bad. It’s a little beach I can walk to and have a little think and a…

This week, I’m lovin’: Homemade bread which I baked in my trusty slow cooker before browning up the crust in my equally indispensable benchtop convection oven.  I used this recipe from Baked By An Introvert’s blog.  I like how readily available the ingredients are and that it is a no-knead recipe.  Bonus tip: pop a…

This week’s snaps: An eyelash curler someone thoughtfully put on the wall next the etrance to our work carpark.  Which leads to the question of how it came to be there.  I have full respect for anyone who can check let alone do their makeup in the car on the way to work. Mardi Gras…

This week I’m grateful, perhaps even lovin’ the privilege of being able to plan and prepare my little household for whatever consequences Sydney will suffer in the event that a coronavirus pandemic is declared in Australia (link to a sensible and practical article from the ABC).   I’m aware that I sound dramatic and possibly even crazy…

It’s been a grim start to the year on so many levels.  Natural disasters, infections and our actions towards the more vulnerable members of our society.  So a warning right here regarding references today to domestic violence. Making : travel plans for the second half of the year.  The best kind of plans to be…

It wasn’t the greatest month, to be honest.  The world hasn’t been its best self, or rather its humans have failed each other dismally in so many areas of life.  But still, we got there in the end.  Battle-scarred, weary and I hope wiser and willing to make necessary changes as a result of all…

This week I’m lovin’ the simple joy of gelato bars.  A branch of Anita Gelato recently opened at our local Westfield (Bondi Junction) and Master SSG and I finally got the chance to sample their wares over the weekend. I love that ‘sugar wonderland’ vibe that rows of perfectly sculpted trays of gelato radiate. So…