Firstly, thanks for all your answers yesterday.  I’ll start writing some emails that are about the things you mentioned.I love feeling like I have a “real” purpose. And that’s writing emails you’re interested in.On that note – let’s talk about having a “real” purpose.It’s something that’s been slapping a lot of people in the […]

  So – I didn’t get around to writing yesterday.  Mea Culpa.It was a busy-arse day.  And for one solitary reason. We were making Polish Kabanosy.  Stuffing those slippery sucker sausage casings with a mountain of meat I’d cured – and then smoking it. My partner is Polish – did I tell you that before?  And […]

Okay – I’m still stuck on Outlander being different this year – and yes, I realise it’s following the books BUT….. I tend to get obsessed with things, so you’re going to have to bear with me.  🙂 This phenomenon of good TV shows going bad is something I’ve noticed a bit, and I’ve tried […]

The Absolute Truth about Secrets & Shame. It was a beautiful autumn day in a gorgeous, leafy suburb of Sydney. I was around 7 or 8 and nearly vomiting with anticipation. I can still smell the wet leaves and feel the presence of my dad beside me as we walked up the steep hill from […]