Category Archives: humor
My Left Foot
I am at war with my foot. Unlike Christy Brown, my left foot, for no discernible reason, is betraying me. I haven’t fallen (well, not since last years infamous Fijian spa episode), landed heavily on an irregular shaped object or … Continue reading
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Tagged dolly magazine, English Boarding schools, feet, humor, podiatrist, trainers, vintage books
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Working at being grown up
Perhaps it’s the time of year? Steeped as we are, in the sometime sobriety of FebFast, having cannonballed past the dread festive season with its Auld Lang bloody Syne’s and associated reflection and resolution, talk turns to job satisfaction or lack … Continue reading
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Tagged australia, children, dream jobs, family, humor, travel, work
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All I want for Christmas is…
I had a bit of a ‘Falling Down’ moment this week. Fortunately for all concerned, our restrictive gun licensing laws prevented my fossicking around for the pink 5 Round 38 Special Smith & Wesson in my hand bag. The weeks … Continue reading
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Tagged car parks, Christmas, Falling Down, family, humor, presents, Shopping
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Sick of Fit
Another Monday morning of rueful stomach roll contemplation. This is followed by an avowal to abstain from imbibing all forms of alcohol and a commitment to better dietary choices. Let’s see how far into the week we get this time. … Continue reading
Smooth criminal
To be honest, I thought I had it all going on. The top and pant combo, comfy yet funky trainers, tousled locks settling into semi-obedient waves and I was rocking a red lip. Yep, looking good, lady, looking good. This … Continue reading
Paradise Lost…again.
It’s entirely possible that I’m allergic to paradise. As anyone who has read some of my earlier blogs will attest, I have quite the track record for holiday disasters But fresh from a disconcertingly eventless mini break in Bali last … Continue reading
Excel-ing
I am a Goldfish. Vampire sentences vanish in the grey of dawn’s light. All my Man Booker prize worthy sentences that manifest in the shower wash away with paraben free soap bubbles. I transcribe witty exchanges of dialogue onto business … Continue reading
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Tagged employment, excel spreadsheets, Gen Y, humour, jobs, millennials, writing
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Bringin’ on my Bogan
I’m not really a massive fan of the fancy dress party and would normally go out of my way to avoid attending one. But recently we attended a Bogan Bingo fundraising evening that requested we all dress to theme. It … Continue reading
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Tagged ACDC, bogan bingo, bogans, fancy dress, Flannelette shirts, Harley Davidson, humor, mullets, Victoria Market
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Spring into real estate
A perfect spring day. Sun shines, sky’s blue, birds are singing. Let’s sell a property. Spouse had been happily ensconced in his stylish and expansive bachelor pad for several years before I came along and threw a massive couples spanner … Continue reading
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Tagged apartments, batman and robin, cleaning, humour, real estate, selling
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LOL or not
Is it just me or has the emoticon monstered out of control? Don’t get me wrong, I use them – for who wants a heartfelt birthday text message without a balloon, party hat, beribboned gift box and cake emoji? … Continue reading
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Tagged anime, Chris Lilley, emoji, emoticons, humour, LOL, Pat Mullins, Ronan Keating, We can be heroes
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Learning The Hard Way 