Fishing for Acting
When I heard that I had landed the part of Disgruntled Fisherman Number Three, I was so excited, but that excitement quickly turned into worry. How could I possibly play …
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First Hardware Visit
I swore to myself that I’d never go to a hardware store again, but this project of mine has had me doing a lot of things I never thought I …
Beautiful Old Windows
When I was young I used to be obsessed with modern looking homes. I felt that there was something elegant about those types of homes, and living in an old …
Kid Blocked Drains
I love my kids, don’t get me wrong, but wow… they are an absolute hassle. I’m a member of all these parent support groups in the community and online, and …
Which Colour Wall?
There are so many things to consider when you are expecting. Things that nobody warns you about. Sometimes you suddenly think of them in the middle of the night while …
Curb Your Excuses
Spring is supposed to be the best time to sell a house, right? Well, maybe mine is just unsaleable, because it’s officially been on the market for the entirety of …
Beige washing
My grandma was full of pearls of wisdom, as well as pearls of… well, not so much wisdom. Take this classic nugget as an example: blue and green should never …
Hacks from the Arctic
Goodbye, Finland! Really, who’d have thought I’d end up spending five years working for an acrobatic hand-balancing school in Helsinki? What an adventure! I’ll miss the fascinating parade of ways …
Potential Grey Nomad?
Dad seems different since he retired four months ago – lighter in spirits, somehow. I guess that’s to be expected, given that he’s no longer doing that stupid cross-town commute …
Flexible Futures
As an office manager for the Sydney branch of a multinational company, I’m often asked to comment on where I think work-spaces are headed. I take this to be a …