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This was the summer that felled us – bush, beach, communities, campers, firefighters, families. We swallow smoke and worry. The loss of land, loved ones and livelihoods sits heavy in our hearts. We wring our hands as homes, hamlets, towns and roads are...
Check out our family's Go Bag Given 2020's devastating fire impacts, it's worth sharing through my blog too as it's never too late to review your plans. What's your Go Bag look like? Why should you bother? Where do you start? Reasonable questions - so here’s some...
I've recently appeared in the pages of a book I didn't write Rather, it was a book written about me, and 51 fabulous other humans who have visions to make a difference in the lives of others I'm pretty humbled by that. These people truly make a difference. Humbled...
It’s a world where tests and trials have you holding your breath - hoping for luck, for the next specialist appointment, for the drugs you can afford, for an opening on the latest trial, for your hair to grow back, for your scars to heal, for the pain to go away...
This mother's day swap buying slippers for making a donation in your mum's name. The most important gift you can really give on Mother’s Day is the gift of support for another mum in times of distress or emergency care. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of...
It's World Book Day. The day we all pause to pay homage to the pages through which we escape, and find ourselves. Like so many I am most myself with a book in hand. I am most sure of my soul as I stroll past bookshelves. There is no greater joy than to pause...
There's a little bit of theatre magic happening for families right here on the Mornington Peninsula this summer. Humanimals Returns is an all-singing, all-dancing children's show that big kids love too. This live high energy performance is staged in Cabaret...
A copywriter's Christmas carol ... On the first day of Christmas my clients gave to me a digital communications strategy. On the second day of Christmas my clients gave to me two copy decks and a digital communications strategy. On the third day of Christmas my...
Dear Football, I’m sorry to do this to you today but I’ve got to be honest, I’m just not that into you. Sometimes, it’s best to press the final siren and move on with our lives. I know you’d be much better off without me, and we’re wasting our time with each other....
What do we call a gathering of writers? A flock? A crowd? A murder? A gaggle? Someone recently suggested to me that it was a scribe. That'll do. A scribe it is. Around these parts, we also call ourselves the Peninsula Writers' Club. Based on the Mornington...
I was reflecting on something today about kids, and how communities collectively contribute to the making of who they become. In truth, I’m probably feeling all sentimental because both kids are at adventure and music camp this week, or perhaps it’s because for 15...
How do you find the language to inspire, lead and communicate change? Most of my days are spent at my desk grappling with that question as I wrangle words for not-for-profits and social causes. I write for organisations who make a difference, creating...
I've often thought that all you really need to start off on the journey of becoming an environmentalist is simply your curiosity. You could probably take a whole swag of accessories too, but if you simply stepped outside into your very neighbourhood, and took some...
The great Ingmar Bergman once said “No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.” The dark rooms of our souls will certainly be illuminated in the company of (screen and sky) stars...
Boneo Maze’s inaugural lantern festival LANTASIA has delighted visitors to the Mornington Peninsula this summer. It's Uno's Garden meets an Enid Blyton land of make believe. We've followed the glow of the lanterns and had a gorgeous time exploring this...
If a stick insect donned a top hat and a cane, of course he would tap dance. And naturally a hippopotamus would hang in a hop-hop crew. Jason Coleman is at it again. He has written and directed another divine song and dance show – this time catering...
As a kid I had my share of tredding the boards at the local theatre. I never made it to the lead role – I was usually cast as the ‘character’ or anything involving a liberal serve of musical ham – think Eliza Doolittle’s Dad in Pygmalion, the Girl Who Couldn’t Say...
I love nothing more than a good romp in the outdoors with the squids over summer. My pick for top local outdoor play and learn spaces are the Junior Ranger programs at Mornington Peninsula National Park, Point Nepean National Park, Coolart Wetlands and Historic...
Hold on to your beach towels! I made the cut! I have just been announced as a Finalist in the Work Stylist category for the Flying Solo small business awards. Not only was this such a wonderful process to go through in entering the Flying Solo awards, but I've also...
I may be the first freelancer you’ve worked with, or perhaps you’re a seasoned veteran. Whatever the case, I work with passion and professionalism, I work with integrity and intelligence, and I work to pay the bills. I’m sure you do too. Over the years I’ve had the...
It’s that time of year in Australia when the high school bell rings for the last time for students as they face VCE exams, finding a job or that puzzling question “What do I do now”. Here’s 10 things I’d like to share:- 1. Take the time to thank your...
