You’re never too old or too cool to get your photo taken with Santa
Forgive me readers for I have been slack – or busy depending on whether you want an excuse or a mea culpa. It has been over a week since my last blog … It’s not …
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An Australian Christmas
I’m a Christmas tragic. I love it – as you might be able to tell from the new site background. I love the decorations and sparkle, I love buying, wrapping and giving Christmas presents, I …
Singing in the car makes you happier
I was caught singing in the car again. “So what?” you might well ask “Everybody sings in the car.” Well, yes, lots of people do. But I have a convertible and I had the roof …
How to eat a mango and other tropical fruit stories
I’ve just had my first mango of the season. Summer is here!!! I love the summer, apart from the weather the fruit is one of the things I love the most. Especially the tropical fruit. …
Who is really getting all that social security?
This is a decidedly political blog. My new year’s wish this year was for a kinder, gentler facebook. I was sick of posts that just fed hatred for particular groups or even individuals. Unfortunately, during …
Mexican bean soup
Here’s my recipe for the Mexican Bean Soup I made on the weekend and tweeted about. Even though I have a lot of cookbooks I don’t generally use recipes. Rather, I read recipes then make …