I have a system worked out for getting things done that’s been pretty effective for me so far.  It relies heavily on: sticky note reminders that can be stuck onto things or folded up and tucked into my phone case if it involves me having to call someone or look for something at a shop…

It’s a certain kind of restaurant that’s both perfect for and worth the effort of getting dressed up and off the sofa for a school night dinner when it’s raining cats and dogs.   And, I’m glad to say, Restaurant Hubert is one for that exclusive list. Tucked away on Bligh Street in the city,…

It’s a bit grey and miserable in Sydney today.  Probably to make up for all that sun we got on the weekend and the sun I hope we’ll be getting this coming one too. But a day off is a day off so I hit the road early this morning to be at one with…

And a big hello to you too, August. Can you even believe we’re making a start on the eighth month of the year already?  I’m at a stage in life where the days can be so very long yet the months and years seem to fly by with milestones being reached, stages and phases gone…

It’s birthday cake season for my family and friends right now which means that the next month is going to be one weekend after another of baking, decorating and eating good cake with the people I love most. I’m feeling chocolate this year (surprise, surprise) and to kick off the festivities, here’s Donna Hay’s Chocolate…

via pinterest The serenity.  I’m really feeling it this morning, Darryl Kerrigan.  I’ve got the first load of laundry going in the front loader, the bins have been emptied and the recycling basket is by the door ready for when it’s warm enough to head out to the council bins in the back garden.  Did…

www.mirror.co.uk President and First Lady Obama, I will miss you terribly come November 8 from halfway across the world here in Sydney…..   www.bet.com Your collective eloquence, intelligence, empathy and humanity never cease to both inspire as well as make me a good, long hard look at myself. Today’s piece of Obama wisdom comes by…

Winter is… The Ren coat from Jigsaw, skivvy – Uniqlo, black shift dress – Metallicus. being given a big bear hug by  your new coat on the way in to work in the morning. Weekends in winter are all about… seeing the winter sun lit beauty of Circular Quay from the train station as those…

I belong to a closed group on social media that has brought together a large number (several thousand) of mostly female members of my profession.  The one thing we have in common besides our profession is that we are all parents.  The aim of the group is simple.  It’s meant to be a place for…

It’s been a week that’s worked out better than I thought it would.  Illness, busyness and all the other ness-es nad itis-es that pop up like road blocks in front of you when all you really have energy to do is follow the script and stick to your routine to get the job done. It’s…