Source I knew it as soon as I saw him walk with a barely controlled frustration across the crossing. All the signs were there. A tightness in the jaw. A slight redness around the eyes. And a real reluctance to talk or even look at me. The Black Cloud of Angst was overhead. Damn. Back […]
School holidays. Teenage boys. More free time than they know what to do with. This combination of factors is almost ALWAYS guaranteed to produce a ‘Seriously???’ moment. I’ll elaborate, shall I? Son #2 arrives home from a sleepover at a friends house. He’s wearing a cap but for some reason seems rather loathe to take […]
Rise and shine! So, we’re up for another school day and I’m gently trying to hurry Mr 14 along. Like me, he is NOT a morning person. Especially today. He is mono-syllabic and moves with the urgency of a turtle. “Come on, mate. Don’t want to miss the bus.” He gives me a look that […]
Stop sulking, take the headphones out of your ears, put your iPhone down and LISTEN. * Parents are not put on this planet simply to make your lives a living hell. That job belongs to some other lucky bastard, like your future boss or wife/husband. We make the decisions we make because we CARE about your wellbeing and safety. If we didn’t […]
Hi, I’m Sarah!
Former wild-child of the 80’s, classic rock fan and loyal friend to a particularly awesome group of people. Forever planning to write more. Fervently wishes she lived at the beach. Loves the mighty All Blacks. Rather partial to a cheeky glass of red.
