ADVICE FOR NEW PARENTS
“Well, now, let’s have a look at the baby.” This inquiry had become a regular part of our daily walk. Every day, I’d load the wee bairn into the buggy and head to a neighbourhood… Read More »ADVICE FOR NEW PARENTS
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SWEARING
Some years ago I had the great pleasure of spending a bit of time with Jay Leno. He’d yet to take the reins of the Tonight Show but he was already famous. Leno’s burgeoning fan… Read More »SWEARING
HOW WE ASSESS STRESS
It’s the most common mental health issue, so why is it so hard to measure? On a scale of one to 10, where would you place your stress level? And everyone answered eleven. Eleven. It’s… Read More »HOW WE ASSESS STRESS
DRINKING
“You. Are. Drunk,” was my cool assessment. “I am?” she replied, a look of astonishment registering on her face. A heartbeat. “I am!” she acknowledged as the irrefutable truth dawned on her. Another heartbeat. “I… Read More »DRINKING
COFFEE ALTERNATIVES
“Hello dark roast, my old friend …” Ahhhh, coffee. Sweet elixir of life … or vile, unsatisfying habit: which is it? After years of coffee consumption, I’m at a crossroads. I didn’t start drinking coffee… Read More »COFFEE ALTERNATIVES
THE GOOD SHIP WHAT’SERNAME
There’s lots to read when you’re kayaking in a harbour. In fact, it sometimes feels like I’m back at university, idling in the library stacks. Everywhere you look, water and words. Strong words, archaic words,… Read More »THE GOOD SHIP WHAT’SERNAME
CHOCOLATE! TWO SCOOPS, PLEASE.
Chocolate? Or vanilla? Chocolate, right? Yeah, me too. When it comes to ice cream, there’s a good chance you’re choosing chocolate over vanilla. Okay, maybe not with a slice of apple pie, but when it… Read More »CHOCOLATE! TWO SCOOPS, PLEASE.
DAD, IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR
HINDSIGHT IS 20/20 I had an idea of what a dad should be. This idea was shaped almost entirely from popular media. I imagined a man who golfed. Who barbecued. A man who liked hockey.… Read More »DAD, IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR
BEAUTY IS A CURSE?
Beautiful women have some surprising complaints. Beauty is damned useful. It’s also, apparently, a burden. And like being famous, being beautiful is more complicated than it looks. For the record, I’m not speaking from experience.… Read More »BEAUTY IS A CURSE?
ACTING… BADLY
My brief stint as an actress I can’t act. Of this I am sure. Google me and you’ll be sure, too. Years ago, I got a phone call from an agent. An actress – a… Read More »ACTING… BADLY