The list of things to see and do in Australia goes on and on, but every trip should include a sampling of both city life and outdoor adventure.
Archives for 2019
Teaching Your Dog to Not-Behave
If you have ever taught your dog to “Stay” or “Leave it”, you have taught your dog to “Not-Behave.” In other words, you are asking your dog NOT to do something as opposed to asking him to do something. But is your dog really doing nothing or is he choosing to refrain from doing something?
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Fresh Divorcee
When divorcing your partner, you may feel lost and unsure where to turn. As a fresh divorcee, the world is your oyster so try and think of it as an exciting time in your life. Here are a few do’s and don’ts as a fresh divorcee.
Snow A-Musing
Perhaps this dis-ease stems from the honest search for wellness itself, in a world which ceaselessly pushes us to behave like selfish ingrates, or like metaphorical ‘dragon-chasing’ addicts, rather than encouraging us to simply be at peace with who we are and what we have.
The Key to Creativity is Your Mind
Does your mind hold the secret to creativity? Is creativity something that can be developed through exercise and discipline? All these questions and more are explored in this article on the mind and creativity.
The Gilded Age and the Mylar Age
Bubbles and balloons, however, eventually burst and our present economic conditions have the semblance of a gaudy Mylar balloon from the Dollar Tree, one, perhaps, with a smiley face on it, already beginning to show signs of deflation from having been too long on display.
5 Things I Learned from My 6 Months of Bike Commuting
The first 6 months of my bike commuting experience was a lot harder than I expected it to be. I started riding my bike to work simply because my car broke down and I didn’t have the money to fix it at the time. Things are very different now than when I first started. I learned several lessons, the hard way, which helped make my commute smoother in the long.
How to Choose the Perfect Surprise Engagement Ring
When you get down on one knee to pop the crucial question, you probably want to have an incredible jewel in hand to seal the deal. Choosing one without the assistance of your fiancée-to-be can be a considerable challenge if you’re not terribly knowledgeable in this area.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 24
When I turn to look
Raising Jayce
Last fall, we implanted our youngest two children, step-sisters, at their chosen universities, which makes our nest officially empty, most of the time. Over the years, I’ve written about having one, then two, then four in high school at the same time, then one, and then two in college. But for some reason, I’ve struggled with churning out the “goodbye post” for the last two as they headed off to school. To my dismay, the whole empty nest scenario has grown less funny with each passing evac, and therefore, a little more challenging to write about. So now, almost five-months post final nest emptying, I’m finally getting it done.