Today we have a special guest author on the blog – my very own husbear. He gave a beautiful eulogy for his Mum at her funeral last week, and with his permission, I’m sharing it here with you. I’ve edited is as little as possible, mostly to take out a few identifying details. Thank you […]
Bring Back the Chamber Pot!
In these days of indoor plumbing, you’re probably surprised to learn that there are times when I think a chamber pot would be darn handy. As a tiny tot, my nickname was “Jolly Juicy Janet”. I can only assume I was a happy child (and am still a happy person); while the “juicy” referred to […]
Come On Baby Light My Fire
It’s been a tad chilly the past couple of weeks – we’ve even dropped to single digit temperatures at night. While some might scoff that we don’t know what winter is here in Queensland, you have to remember – our homes aren’t built for the cold. Features like central heating, underfloor heating, double glazed windows […]
Time’s Up for Toombul Shoppingtown
I was saddened by the news last week that Toombul Shoppingtown is to remain closed after flooding earlier this year. You see, Toombul and I go way back 😉 . We were both born in the same year (1967); my grandparents lived nearby, so chances are I visited the centre while still in a pram […]