Anzac 100 years on
The past few days have presented several opportunities to ponder the determination, courage and mateship shown by the ANZACs, not least of which was the sunset service held at Kings Park on…
Browsing: Health
Perth Street Art (Public 2015) Work In Progress #1Hosae
In last years post about the Public 2014 street art festival I pondered … ‘could we lucky enough to have a repeat performance next year’ (see post here). Well we…
Some Me Time at hidden gem, Babooshka Cafe
I love it when you wander down a laneway and find a fantastic new café. This time it included a range of cute pepper and salt Babushka dolls.
‘Healthy foods’ tested in That Sugar Film
On my way to see That Sugar Film I must admit that wasn’t that excited. I was fairly sure I knew what it would be about. But I was wrong.…
Inside the life of a stand-up comedian (Manny Lewis)
Have you ever pondered what it would be like to be a stand-up comic, a successful stand-up comic? To stand on stage, alone, floodlit with nowhere to hide, as hundreds…
The Chocolate Resolution
I haven’t been writing too much on the blog lately because a fair bit of pondering has been taking place behind the scenes about this years social media strategy, and the…
Remembrance and Resilience
The countdown to November 11th always brings mixed emotions. Aside from it being a National Day of Remembrance, the date is also associated with two family birthdays. As a result the day can best be described…
The British are coming (British Film Festival)
Most of us in Perth grew up with British television so it’s a no brainer that we’d enjoy the British Film Festival right? Last week I went to see a preview…
Afternoon cravings dilema solved thanks to Halloween inspiration
No doubt like me there have been times when you’ve missed lunch but it’s too early for dinner. What to do I hear you pondering? All too often I reach for something…
Bone Health Tips from Susie Burrell (SCREAM for Halloween part 2)
Following on from Monday’s post, as part of Osteoporosis Australia’s Scream for Halloween campaign, dietician Susie Burrell looked at ways to improve bone health as you age. I thought it…
How a simple Halloween marketing idea can help save lives (SCREAM for Halloween part 1)
Halloween, when having cobwebs on your ceiling isn’t a sin. I’m always on the lookout for good marketing ideas, especially those that address social issues and help people live better…
The five F’s behind a community festival (Swan Festival of Light 2014)
Inner city life is never dull and this week Langley Park was taken over with a massive stage, two rows of tents, tempting aromas and fireworks, what more could a…
Been called a Show Pony? Just what does it take to be a Show Pony?
Ever been called a ‘Show Pony’? Just what does it take to be a show pony? Last week the Gypsy Circus packed up their tents and left Langley Park. While they were in…
Finding balance anywhere
Lately we’re always hearing about balance. I’ve even written a book about it (Me Time, for those who haven’t been playing along). A few months ago I stumbled across these guys who reminded…
My Toast addiction
Since moving to an inner city abode I think I’m in danger of developing a new addiction … Toast. No I don’t mean the standard wheaty squares of goodness I…
A taxing time, what’s it all for?
June 30 , end of the financial year can be a taxing time for all of us, especially those living through the dreaded stocktake. So I thought you might like…
How to combat the labels people put on us (Tara Moss The Fictional Woman part 1)
Tara Moss is living proof that stereotypes are there to be broken, and in her latest book, The Fictional Woman, she explores the issue of labels. I was fortunate to listen…
Ever felt invisible in your own life? (The Double)
There are moments in everyone’s life when they’ve felt invisible. Whether as an adult or a child, life seems to be passing you by, everyone racing ahead of you and…
