Published inFamily BusinessBondi RevisitedNot much has changed since I lived in Blair Street, Bondi, in the early 1930’s. The ‘stink pot’ is still at the top of the steep hill, King…Jul 18Jul 18
DadGrowing up, Ruth loved Wuthering Heights — thought it was social realism. Those of you who only remember Heathcliff’s intense passion, his…Jun 2Jun 2
Published inFamily BusinessGranThe entire family consisting Gran, Pop, Mum, Dad, Ruth, Mac, Aunty Latetia and a Vogue Photographer all arrived at the church on time.Jun 2Jun 2
Published inFamily BusinessPinkieRuth heard the bone break — not with her ears, but with every cell in her body — 42 billion of which said, “Ooo. That’s not right.” …May 29May 29
Published inFamily BusinessMother’s DayMy boy, 14, and made of lumps was in bed wrapped up comfy in his doona while his friend was passed out on the dog-piss carpet…May 171May 171
Published inFamily BusinessObjet TrouvéSome days are stranger than others. Other days are inexplicably stranger than some.Apr 28Apr 28
Published inFamily BusinessControlled Crying for ExecutivesIn clearing out my mother’s bookcases, I came across her version of Dr Spock’s Baby Boomer bible, “Baby and Childcare”. This book topped…Apr 22Apr 22
Published inFamily Business250 Years of FriendshipShe couldn’t stop laughing. The rain was still pouring down, and gutter water was backing up between her bosom…Apr 9Apr 9
Published inFamily BusinessMy Little VikingMy Husband is 10 years younger than me. We’ve been together nearly 30 years and I still refer to him as my’ toy boy’. The…Mar 7Mar 7
HiraethI have so many imaginary places. I even have some which I have sold or relinquished. For a long time, I wanted a mill. I fantasised about…Mar 5Mar 5