[ad_1] I was at a birthday party up in the Hunter Valley a while back, talking to an engaging bloke as we shared a beer. He asked me a few questions about myself, and I returned the favour: what did he do for a job? At which point he shot me an apologetic grimace. He […]
[ad_1] I’ll tell you what’s more scary than dying. And that’s leaving behind a hell of a mess for our children or whatever else you’ve got going on. I knew in my heart death was not just for old people but not even that hint of common sense made me do anything about it for […]
[ad_1] Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size It’s 2am, midwinter. Down the hallway, our newest housemate is sobbing. “Mama,” he howls. “Mama.” Inconsolable. I wake, panicked. A second later, fast footsteps. The sobbing subsides. I never thought I’d be a grandmother (bad genes, kids who won’t be bossed). And I certainly had no […]
