Remembering all the February fires For some, February was a month of staking a claim with the one you love and expressing your love for them. (I have never understood why there must be a special day for this.) Life for some is not all roses and chocolates this
My First jobs were all about the milk I had recollections of my childhood the other day, brought on by a glass of milk, of all things. I had just made a milk protein drink. I must have sat and stared at it for five minutes. Memories flooded my
Three great Aussie addictions Australia has developed some weird culinary tastes. Three that hard to beat all belong to the ‘sweet-tooth’ category. So much so they have their own culture Can You ‘Tim Tam Slam,’ ‘ANZAC Crunch’ or ‘Lamington Stuff?’ Read on! Tim Tams Tim Tams are famous Australian
Welcome the New Age Modern Phone How many can remember the old telephones with a chord that required a special plug on the wall and that circle of dials on the front? Growing up, we always had black phones, and when I got to my own place to live,
Did we put the cart before the horse (Again)? Remember when transportation choices were limited? Over short distances, you either caught a tram, train, bus, or walked. These days, walking is out. It is too slow, and you get all hot and sweaty or some other excuse. Next step
Has the mark of a man disappeared forever? When Ties Were the Mark of a Man Growing up, I remember my father religiously wearing a tie whenever he went out. Whether going to church or dinner, a tie was a must. He took great pride in tying the
Vegemite vs Marmite: the Great Debate The Australian Icon Ever tried Vegemite! To the uninitiated, Vegemite is this’ black crap’ that Australian’s s put on their toast (and anything else that comes into range). To non-Australians, it is an acquired taste not to be tangled with, except if
In this episode, we examine whether ladies wearing the latest fashion in beachwear (the G-string bikini or thongkini) is any different from speedos on men and are they acceptable or not. Do these brief swimsuits push the limits of acceptability or is it O.K to wear at the beach? They
Hello again! If you are reading this, you came back for another dose – thank you! “If you pierce your ears, do you see better?” I’m always intrigued by people that have body piercings, and the question I always ask myself is – why? I know it is self-expression just