Some people daydream about having a traditional mate — a real woman or a real man. But in today’s economic and socio-political climate, be careful what you wish for.
Before I Became a Mother….
As any mother knows, motherhood changes our lives in very significant ways. As Rajneesh said, “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.”
My Mum, for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Julia McLean remembers her mum who loved to be 100 years old and left her family with many stories of love and laughter to tell.
The House of My Heart
It is just a house, an old Cape Cod that was ostentatious when it was built many, many years ago. The red roof will need to be replaced. When it was first put on, my great uncle Howard was still alive and capable of roofing with the help of my husband and my brother in […]
Squeezed in the Sandwich Generation
Star Weiss, like many of her peers, is experiencing what it’s like to be part of the Sandwich Generation, a demographic coping with the needs of children and ageing parents. How do you balance your priorities when your heart goes out to all of them?
Houseboating on The Murray, South Australia’s River of Life
Houseboating and fishing on the River Murray in South Australia leads to some hilarious and awe-inspiring moments for a family on an adventure.
Recollections of Maisie’s House
Sara Karkpatrick woman remembers her grandmother’s house, which was not the stereotypical “grandma house” filled with sunlight, smiles and baking.
How To Make Someone You Love Stop Doing Something You Hate
If you’ve ever known someone who leaves his/her toenail clippings in the carpets, tosses clothes on the floor, or is just generally irritating in a way that makes you feel powerless, passive-aggressive or downright mean, this article is for you.
Life Without My Father
A woman looking at old photos of her father, wonders what he would have thought of her if he were still alive.
Where Sleigh Bells Ring
Building a snowman with her son on a winter’s day takes Marylee back to her childhood and her father’s magic.
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