There have been Mums and Dads raising kids since the dawn of time. Trying hard to get it right. Sometimes getting it wrong. But mostly aiming to raise happy, well adjusted functioning adults. It’s a journey full of twists and turns. Highs and lows. Graduations and/or groundings. Most of us get there in the end, […]
We’re going to a wedding on the beach this weekend. The bride and groom are a gorgeous couple, really great company and have been friends of ours for a long time. It’s been ages since we’ve been to a wedding but as it turns out this will be the first of two we are to attend this year. It’s funny how that works, […]
Can you hear that? *serenity* I’ve been drinking it in ALL DAY. *happy sigh* There have been women at school who were feeling more than a little bereft this week. And all because their children have gone back to school. A shocking state of affairs, I know. After spending six glorious weeks en famille, these ladies […]
With apologies to Eruption, I can’t stand the rain…. against my window….. because it means another day inside with boys who are stir crazy and oh-so-ready to go back to school! Plus it’s been so humid these last few days too. A sticky, clammy, why-did-I-bother-having-a-shower kind of humidity. I hate it. My temperamental dry hair has made its own stand against the ever-present […]
Sharapova, captured mid-scream. I love watching the tennis. Love, love, LOVE it. Especially when it’s at the top professional level. In my opinion, tennis beats the cricket any day of the week (apologies to all you cricketing tragics, but Ponting, Clarke et al just don’t cut it in my book). The best part of summer television consists […]
: Wake up just after 6.30am. Bloody noisy bird in tree outside bedroom window chatting up a storm. Wish for the millionth time I had long range water pistol. : Thoughts of water reach bladder. Bladder immediately sends message to brain: “Well, seeing as you’re up…” : Visit bathroom. Make mental note to empty overflowing […]
This was my view of the world all of last week, dressed in my best bikini and sarong and modelling the latest in my long line of sun hat acquisitions. Kinda nice isn’t it? Behold the pristine beauty and magnificent splendour that is Port Stephens, a short two and a half hour drive north of Sydney. Finally being in a […]
Isn’t it gorgeous? Sydney welcomed 2012 with an amazing show of fireworks – all choreographed to the theme ‘Time to Dream’. We were happily ensconced at a nearby friend’s house and watched it all unfold on the telly. I’ve always loved fireworks and last night’s were awesome! The Provider tells me we’ll be out on Sydney Harbour […]
It’s funny how having a deadline can push you to achieve what would normally be considered unworkable or unrealistic, isn’t it? Sometimes just knowing you need to complete a certain task by a certain time can make all the difference. Otherwise there’s no impetus or drive for you to push through and achieve your goal… But that could just […]
In less than a week I’m having 14 people over to my house for Christmas dinner. We’ll toast the day and the season, give thanks for family and friends. The table will be laden with lots of yummy Christmas food, our glasses will be full and afterward, there will be much relaxing on numerous couches positioned in […]
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.
