I was recently asked to test out the new Yellow Pages IOS application, which has been released in conjunction with some research they have done that shows how much Australia procrastinates – 53% of respondents admitted they put off jobs at home or work, for starters. Now, as you may know, we are currently holidaying at…
As seen on on Life in Publishing, a site discovered via Rose Powell on Twitter. It’s the kind of Tumblr that makes me joyous in all the flawed, knowing and cynical ways life does and I know I perhaps shouldn’t let it but damn it feels okay sometimes.
GREAT books (it’s like they read my blog and know what I like!), tea samples, book orders and a cheque! Blogging will resume to a semi-regular schedule soon. Life is frantic to say the least … and the state of the house? The less said the better. x
(I particularly like the spelling correction.) Happy weekend, everyone x
This conversation is totally imaginary, but totally plausible; thus, like all fiction, making it at least as true as anything that has actually taken place. Karen: Thank you for agreeing to meet with me to discuss the potential of my PhD candidacy. Academic Dude (AD): No problem at all … [added under breath] … it’s what…
Updated: with an additional point* I was going to add yesterday, but forgot. I got caught up a little in the hysteria last week (what hysteria? this) after reading about what was going on, when I logged into Feedburner, as I do, on occasion, to see my subscriber count at zero. I CAN HAZ NO…
I’m now a weekly iVoices blogger over at the recently launched iVillage website. Do come on over and say hello and see the other fabulous bloggers. I’ve discussed my thoughts on the subject of ‘mummy blogging’ here many times over the years. A few weeks ago I was asked my thoughts about it again for this…
Kim is a talented ceramist and is one of the people who I can turn to and talk about artistic process and that giving over of the part of the brain to creating work – even when it’s hard, especially when it is hard. She is very generous with her gift, sending presents, giving out…
I’ve admired Marita’s courage and tenacity for years, as she’s blogged about the struggles of raising her girls who have been diagnosed with autism. She’s incorporated the joys of family life as well, celebrating the achievements along the way. It’s this balance, and frankness, that I find appealing. Marita is also a kind and dedicated…
